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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gray fabric with a black border. The fabric features various designs including flowers, birds, vases, and pagodas. The designs are scattered across the fabric and appear to be embroidered or printed in a darker shade of gray. The fabric appears worn and frayed around the edges. The title of the image is "Sutra Cover" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century or earlier
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 255 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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