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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a gray and white fabric with a repeating pattern. The fabric is rectangular and features a design with birds, flowers, and swirling lines. The birds have long necks, small heads, and long tails. They appear to be cranes. The flowers are small and have five petals. The swirling lines are wavy and curved. The fabric has a textured appearance, with a subtle grid pattern visible in the background. The image is in black and white. The title of the image is "Sutra Cover" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk satin damask
Culture
China
Dimensions
334 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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