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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two long, narrow panels side by side. Panels are filled with a repeating design of various plants and plant pots. The background of the panels is white with black designs. The designs feature flowers, leaves, and ornate pots in a symmetrical pattern. The image is divided down the middle with a thin gap between panels. The title is "Sleeve Band" and the artist is unidentified.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
258 × 625 px
Museum record:
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