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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, rectangular piece of fabric with folded seam down center. Fabric features a repeating pattern of butterflies and moths in rows. Insects are black and have detailed wings; some have curly antennae. Curly vines are interspersed with insects. A border runs along both long edges of fabric. Background of fabric is light-colored. Sleeve Band by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
259 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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