Sleeve Band
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Silk; on silk
Dimensions
43 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (110.49 x 8.89 cm)
Classification
Textiles-Embroidered
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929
Accession Number
30.75.605
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About this artwork
This textiles-embroidered titled "Sleeve Band" dates to 19th century. Executed in silk; on silk, this work represents China, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) artistic traditions. The piece demonstrates the technical skill and artistic vision characteristic of its period. The work's presence in a major museum collection attests to its significance in the broader narrative of art history. As part of institutional holdings, it serves both scholarly research and public education, offering insights into the ...
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Sleeve Band* from19th-century China, crafted during the Qing dynasty (4–1911), the era's mastery of embroidered textiles. Sleeve bands like this were integral to elite garments, adorning the cuffs of robes worn by scholars, officials, or nobility Measuring an elongated 43½ x 3½ inches, its narrow form was designed to wrap elegantly around sleeves, blending functionality with opulent decoration. Produced in silk embroidered on silk, the piece highlights the Qing court's reverence for luxurious fabrics, where silk—China's ancient "thread of life"—symbolized wealth and refinement....