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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a rectangular object with a vertical rectangle in the center. The vertical rectangle contains 6 lines of black Chinese characters. The background of the object has intricate designs and patterns throughout. The object is surrounded by a black background. The image appears to be a Sutra Cover by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
215 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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