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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow piece of fabric with repeating designs. The fabric divided into six rectangular sections in two columns. Top section shows boats on water with clouds and pagodas in background. Second section depicts a bridge scene with people and a gazebo. Third section shows women walking. Bottom section shows a floral design. The background of the image is white. The artwork titled "Sleeve Band" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
269 × 625 px
Museum record:
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