Chinese embroidered sleeve band

sleeve band

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China
19th century
silk
overall: 30 x 4 in.

Chinese embroidered silk panel sleeve band. Narrow strip of white silk, with vertical, needlepoint scene including one figure in pink robe, a bridge surrounded by flowers, trees, and butterflies or moths. White strip is bordered by a thick green border, thin red border, and black edges. Back is lined with linen.


2003.90.28

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