

Sutra Cover with Clouds and Dragons
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
- Museum Record
- View original
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