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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular piece of fabric with a repeating pattern of black clouds on a light gray background. The clouds have white outlines and varied shapes, some with swirls and curls. The fabric appears worn and frayed at the edges, with a rough texture visible. The pattern spans the entire length of the fabric, titled "Sutra Cover" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century(?)
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 212 px
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