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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gray fabric with frayed edges; white embroidered design depicting a dragon-like creature with a long curved body and tail; creature surrounded by curvilinear designs resembling clouds or waves; fabric appears worn and torn in places. Sutra Cover, Unknown Artist.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
278 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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