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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sutra Cover by an unknown artist features a long, vertical rectangle with a light gray background and intricate white floral patterns throughout. The top portion showcases a repeating design of flowers and vines. The bottom section features a decorative border with white and black swirling designs. The overall design is densely packed with ornate details. The image is presented in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Silk and paper gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
231 × 622 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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