Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular piece of fabric with a symmetrical design. The fabric is light-colored, possibly white or off-white, and appears to be made of a smooth material, likely silk. The design features a central vertical line that divides the fabric into two mirrored halves. Each half has a curved branch with flowers and leaves extending from the top and bottom. Three birds are perched on the branches, one at the top, one in the middle and one at the bottom. The middle section of the design features a butterfly or moth. The background of the fabric has a subtle texture and appears slightly wrinkled. The title of the work is "Sleeve Band" by an unknown artist.