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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow, vertically oriented artwork. Two panels side by side. Gray background with darker gray shadows. The artwork features a symmetrical design with a central plant and flowers at the top. The plant has a large root system at the bottom that splits into two curved tendrils. Two butterflies are at the top. There are Chinese characters on either side of the artwork, running vertically. The artwork appears to be a traditional Chinese piece, likely a painting or drawing on paper or silk, by the artist "Sleeve Band".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
226 × 625 px
Museum record:
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