Artwork preview

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
Museum record:
View original
Palette