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Sutra Cover with Floral Scroll

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Vertical rectangular black and white design. The design features intricate white floral patterns on a black background. The floral patterns consist of flowers, leaves, and stems. The design is symmetrical and repetitive, with curved lines and swirling shapes throughout. The floral patterns are dense and intertwined, covering the entire surface of the rectangle. The rectangle has a thin black border around its edges. The title of the artwork is "Sutra Cover with Floral Scroll" and it is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Plain weave silk with supplementary weft patterning
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
232 × 624 px
Museum record:
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