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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
Museum record:
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