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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
Public Domain
Yes
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