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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular piece of fabric with embroidered design. The fabric is two panels side by side. The design on the fabric features plants with long stems and leaves. The plants have flowers on them. The flowers and plants are densely packed. The design is symmetrical. The fabric appears to have a shiny surface. The image is in black and white. The background behind the fabric is light-colored. The title of the piece is "Sleeve Band" and the artist is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
248 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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