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Sutra Cover with Clouds and Dragons

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with white embroidery. The fabric is rectangular and fills the image. The embroidery depicts a repeating pattern of dragons, clouds, and foliage. The dragons are curled around branches with leaves and are surrounded by clouds. The dragons have five claws and appear to be five-clawed dragons. The clouds are depicted in a stylized form, with curved lines and rounded shapes. The fabric appears to be a type of silk or brocade. The image likely depicts a sutra cover titled "Sutra Cover with Clouds and Dragons".

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Plain weave silk with supplementary weft patterning
Culture
China
Dimensions
249 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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