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Sleeve Band

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow piece of fabric with a design. The fabric is divided into sections. Top section has two moths with long antennae at the top, and large flowers with long stems below. The bottom section has a design of fish swimming among seaweed and plants. The fabric appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly silk. The piece is titled "Sleeve Band" and attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk; on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
219 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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