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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white rectangular textile with floral pattern. The textile has a dark background with a white floral design. The design features flowers, leaves, and vines. The flowers are large and have many petals. Smaller flowers and leaves are scattered throughout. Vines connect the flowers and leaves. The edges of the textile are worn and frayed. The title of the image is "Sutra Cover" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
231 × 625 px
Museum record:
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