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Sutra cover with dragons amid clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black and white textile with a repeating design. The background is black with clouds and dragons in white. There are at least 5 dragons and numerous clouds. The dragons have 5 claws and appear to have 2 horns. They are surrounded by stylized white clouds with many swirls. The dragons and clouds are woven into the fabric.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Complex gauze weave in silk with supplementary weft patterning
Culture
China
Dimensions
229 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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