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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gray and white object with intricate designs. The object has a central vertical rectangle with a thin black border. Inside this rectangle, there are several lines of black Chinese characters. The background of the object features a pattern of interlocking shapes and floral motifs. The object is framed by a thin black border.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
232 × 625 px
Museum record:
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