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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Narrow, long piece of fabric with a white background and intricate designs. The fabric divided into four horizontal sections with varying widths. Top section depicts a landscape with a river, trees, buildings, and boats. Middle section shows a large gazebo with people inside and surrounded by trees. Bottom sections feature people, flowers, trees, and buildings in a repeating pattern. The fabric appears to be a sleeve band by artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
220 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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