Sleeve Band
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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