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Sutra Cover with Lotus Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black and white textile with a repeating pattern of light gray lotus flowers, leaves, and curled vines. The lotus flowers have multiple petals and are surrounded by foliage. A thin light gray border surrounds the textile on all sides.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Plain-weave silk with supplementary weft patterning
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
247 × 624 px
Museum record:
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