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Sutra Cover with Peaches and Auspicious Symbols

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black fabric with white designs. The fabric features a repeating pattern. The designs are teardrop-shaped, leaf-like, diamond-shaped, and have geometric patterns. The teardrop shapes have a rounded top and pointed bottom. Some designs have a dot in the center. The background of the fabric is dark. The fabric takes up most of the image. A thin white border surrounds the fabric. Small black text is in the bottom-right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–early 17th century
Medium
Silk satin damask
Culture
China
Dimensions
598 × 326 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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