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Sutra Cover with Lotus Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white rectangular image shows a dark gray fabric with a white floral pattern. The fabric features a repeating design of lotus flowers and scroll-like vines. The flowers have multiple rounded petals and are surrounded by curved stems with leaves and smaller flowers. The background of the fabric is dark gray and the pattern is white. The image is rectangular with rounded corners. The title is "Sutra Cover with Lotus Scroll" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Silk satin with supplementary weft patterning
Culture
China
Dimensions
224 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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