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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
Museum record:
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