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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow piece of fabric with a scene on it. The fabric appears to be made of silk. It is divided into two panels that are side by side. The scenes on the fabric depict a landscape with trees, water, and people. Top left of fabric: a tree on a hill; a pagoda-like structure on a hill on the right; a bird flying on the left. Top right of fabric: two people on a boat; a person standing on shore. Middle left of fabric: a person on a boat; a bird on a tree; a person standing on shore with a long object. Middle right of fabric: a bridge over water; two people on a boat; trees. Bottom left of fabric: a bridge over water; a curved object on the water; trees. Bottom right of fabric: plants; a signature. The background behind the fabric is plain white. Sleeve Band by Artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
247 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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