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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular piece of fabric. Fabric is long and thin, and divided down the middle with a seam. Fabric is decorated with intricate design made up of curving lines. Design features animals and plants. Design is symmetrical on either side of the seam. Top and bottom of fabric have same design. Light-colored background visible around edges of fabric. Wrinkles visible on surface of fabric. Title: Sleeve Band Artist: Unknown

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
366 × 625 px
Museum record:
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