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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of "Sleeve Band" by an unknown artist. Long, rectangular fabric with central vertical crease; light gray background; dense black floral embroidery covering most of fabric; design features clusters of flowers and leaves; two birds sitting on either side at top; various curved stems and leafy branches extending vertically down fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
293 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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