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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a sutra cover. The image shows intricate white designs on a black background. The white designs are made up of curved lines that form a repeating pattern. The lines are thick and thin, intersecting to form a complex design. The design fills the entire image except for a narrow black border around the image edges.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
598 × 222 px
Museum record:
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