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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular object divided into two equal parts vertically. The object has a white background with a gray border around it and a design with various scenes. The design on the object depicts a landscape with trees, flowers, and buildings. There are also several boats and animals present. The scenes are separated into four distinct sections by horizontal lines. The top section features triangular mountain shapes. The image is titled "Sleeve Band" by an unknown artist. The image appears to be an old, worn-out photograph or scan of the object.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
224 × 625 px
Museum record:
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