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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular fabric with floral pattern. The fabric divided into two panels down the middle. Background of small dots. Flowers have rounded petals, some with dark centers. Leaves are teardrop-shaped. Stems and curved lines connect flowers. Small text at bottom center. White background on either side. Title: Sleeve Band. Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
235 × 623 px
Museum record:
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