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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Navy blue fabric with frayed edges, featuring repeating circular designs. The circles contain a central motif with symmetrical elements on either side, rendered in shades of gold, orange, and white. The circles have a gold border. Between the circles are black, swirling patterns. A partial row of the same circular designs is visible at the top. The artwork is titled Sutra Cover.

Artwork details

Date:
17th–18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
295 × 625 px
Museum record:
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