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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white rectangular image of a textile with repeating diamond patterned background. The diamond pattern interlocks to form a grid. Overlaid on the diamond patterned background are white symmetrical designs arranged in four rows of six. The designs contain variations of a motif, likely dragons or other creatures. Each design contains a central element. The top of the image has a fringe along the width. The background surrounding the textile is white.

Artwork details

Date:
17th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 250 px
Museum record:
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