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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of textile, likely sleeve or garment band. The textile features a symmetrical, vertically oriented design with a central vertical line down the middle. The design consists of a repeating pattern of foliage and flowers, with four visible birds or similar creatures. The foliage includes clusters of berries or grapes and leafy branches. The design spans the length of the textile from top to bottom. The image is possibly a photograph of embroidery. The title is "Sleeve Band". The artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

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