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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular textile with a floral pattern in shades of gray. The floral design consists of curving vines with leaves and flowers. The flowers have rounded petals and are darker gray against a lighter gray background. The curving lines of the design are intricate and intertwined. The edges of the textile are slightly frayed. The title is "Sutra Cover" by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
16th–early 17th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
283 × 625 px
Museum record:
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