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Sutra Cover with Floral Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular blue and gold-colored textile, predominantly dark blue with gold floral patterns. The gold pattern consists of interconnected circles with flowers and leaves. The image shows a repeating design of golden floral motifs on a dark blue background. Edges of the textile are rounded. The textile is oriented vertically.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Silk satin with supplementary silk weft patterning
Culture
China
Dimensions
282 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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