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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of rectangular object, taller than wide. Top two-thirds light-colored with textured pattern resembling flowers and leaves. Narrow vertical rectangle with Chinese characters on it is centered on top half. The rectangle divided into three sections by thin lines. Bottom third darker with more defined pattern depicting a dragon. The dragon curled up with head on right and tail on left. The object surrounded by a gray border. Small numbers and letters at bottom. The object titled "Sutra Cover" by artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
234 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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