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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular textile. The textile is covered in a repeating pattern of designs. Each design has a central square with a Greek key pattern and a floral pattern inside. The central square is surrounded by a quatrefoil with a floral pattern inside. The quatrefoil is surrounded by small circles and other shapes. The background of the textile is white. The edges of the textile are rough and uneven. The image is very detailed with many intricate designs. The title is "Sutra Cover" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
247 × 625 px
Museum record:
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