

Sutra cover with dragons and phoenixes amid clouds
Rectangular, vertically oriented image with a black border. The background is a light gray color with a fabric texture. The image features a repeating pattern of dragons and phoenixes surrounded by clouds. There are two dragons and two phoenixes, all in black. The dragons have five claws and are positioned on either side of the image. The phoenixes have long tails and are placed on either side of the dragons. The clouds are depicted in various shapes and sizes, some with curved lines and others with more defined, puffy forms. The overall design is symmetrical, with the dragons and phoenixes mirrored on either side of the center.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Plain weave in silk with supplementary weft patterning
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 227 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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