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Piece from Sutra Cover with Chrysanthemum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a piece of fabric with a large flower and leaves. The fabric is rectangle. The flower is centered on the fabric, with leaves around it. The flower has many petals. The leaves have veins. The background of the fabric is light gray. The image is in black and white. The fabric appears old and worn. There are small tears on the edges. The fabric appears to be from "Piece from Sutra Cover with Chrysanthemum" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century or earlier
Medium:
Silk satin brocaded with silk and metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
276 × 625 px
Museum record:
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