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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sutra Cover by unknown artist shows a gray and white fabric with a repeating floral pattern. The fabric is rectangular and oriented vertically. The pattern features various types of leaves and flowers. The flowers have large rounded petals and the leaves have pointed tips. The design is symmetrical. The background of the fabric is light grey. The floral pattern is dark grey.

Artwork details

Date:
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
246 × 625 px
Museum record:
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