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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of fabric with floral design titled "Sleeve Band" by unknown artist. Vertical rectangular piece of fabric. Fabric is light-colored with a darker design. The design features a symmetrical floral pattern. The pattern includes flowers, leaves, stems, and curved lines. The pattern starts at the bottom and extends to the top in a dense arrangement. The sides of the fabric are bordered by vertical creases. The fabric appears to be hanging against a wall. The wall is light-colored with darker speckles. The photograph shows the image in black and white. The image is shown on a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
277 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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