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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a fabric with a symmetrical design. The design features a central stem with curved branches extending upwards and downwards. The branches have leaves and flowers. Three birds are flying near the top. The fabric appears wrinkled and folded vertically down the center. The artwork is titled "Sleeve Band" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
242 × 625 px
Museum record:
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