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Sutra Cover with Prunus Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red rectangular textile with a floral pattern. The textile has a darker red floral design on a lighter red background. The flowers have five petals and are connected by curved stems with leaves. The edges of the textile are rough and uneven. The background behind the textile is gray. Title: Sutra Cover with Prunus Scroll. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Silk satin damask
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
247 × 624 px
Museum record:
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