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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a long, narrow textile with a floral pattern. The textile is mostly black with white designs. The designs are floral and include flowers, leaves, and stems. The flowers have multiple rounded petals. The leaves are teardrop-shaped. The stems are curvy and intertwined with the flowers and leaves. The background behind the textile is white.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
227 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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