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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
Museum record:
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