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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow piece of fabric. The fabric is divided into two sections. The top section is light-colored with a smooth texture, featuring two identical dark designs that are symmetrical. The bottom section is dark with an intricate pattern of dense, detailed designs. A thin vertical line runs down the center of the fabric, indicating it may be a seam or fold. The image is rectangular with a white border. The title is "Sleeve Band" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
146 × 625 px
Museum record:
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