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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular textile. The textile is mostly black with white and light gray designs. The designs include clouds, flowers, and what appears to be a peony or other type of flower. The designs are scattered across the textile in no particular order. The edges of the textile are rough and uneven. The background behind the textile is white. Sutra Cover by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
17th–18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
231 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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