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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Sutra Cover by unknown artist. Black and white image of a rectangular object with a vertical orientation. The object features a central band on the left side with Chinese characters written vertically. The band is bordered on either side by a thin black line and has a circular symbol at the bottom. The rest of the object is decorated with a floral pattern and wave designs in shades of gray. The object appears worn and aged with frayed edges. The background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
249 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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