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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular piece of fabric titled Sleeve Band by unknown artist. The fabric is light-colored, possibly white or off-white. The fabric is divided into two sections. The top section is wider and has two identical designs, one on the left and one on the right. The designs are symmetrical and feature curved lines and dots. The designs resemble flowers or leaves with stems. The bottom section is narrower and has two identical vertical strips. The strips feature intricate patterns of dots and lines. The patterns include flowers, leaves, and geometric shapes. The fabric appears to be made of a lightweight material, possibly cotton or linen. The fabric has a few wrinkles and creases. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
220 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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