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Sutra Cover with Lotus Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of fabric with floral pattern. The fabric has a repeating design of lotus flowers and scroll-like elements. The background of the fabric is dark, and the floral pattern is light-colored. The fabric appears to be rectangular. The floral pattern includes large flowers with many petals and curved stems with leaves. The fabric has a woven texture. The title of the image is "Sutra Cover with Lotus Scroll". The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Silk satin with supplementary weft patterning in metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
383 × 624 px
Museum record:
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