

Sutra Cover
Rectangular black and white image, horizontally elongated. Dark gray background with lighter gray designs. Repeating pattern of dragons or snakes with curled tails and heads facing downwards. Each creature surrounded by curled, cloud-like shapes and intricate patterns. The design fills the entire image with no visible gaps. A thin white border surrounds the image on all sides.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th–early 18th century
- Medium
- Silk, metallic thread
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 234 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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