

Sutra or Book Cover with Phoenix and Potted Plants
Vertical rectangular image with a red-orange background. A phoenix with a long curved beak and tail, and wings with black, white, pink and green feathers flies to the left. A potted plant with a large yellow flower sits on a white stand to the right. There are pink flowers and green leaves throughout. A blue and white cloud pattern is at the top. A small table with a blue and gold top and a yellow object on it is at the bottom left. A small blue and black bird is flying. The image has a beige border.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk gauze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 242 × 623 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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