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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photograph of rectangular piece of fabric. Fabric is light-colored. Two identical designs are on top half. Designs are symmetrical, facing outwards. Each design has a flower at top center with curved stems and leaves. Small flowers hang from stems. Bottom half has two long, vertical rectangular designs. Designs are identical and symmetrical. Each design has a leafy pattern with a row of small circles on either side. Background of photograph is white.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
220 × 625 px
Museum record:
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