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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow, rectangular piece of artwork titled "Sleeve Band" by an unknown artist. The artwork features a repeating floral pattern in black on a light-colored background. The pattern consists of four sections with curved lines and stems connecting flowers and leaves. The flowers have multiple petals and are arranged in a symmetrical design. The leaves are oval-shaped and vary in size. The artwork has a thin border around the edges. The image is divided vertically down the center. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
249 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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