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Sutra Cover

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular black and white image with rounded corners. The image features a repeating floral pattern in white on a black background. The pattern consists of stylized flowers and leaves arranged in a symmetrical design. The flowers have multiple petals and are surrounded by curved leaves and stems. The pattern repeats horizontally across the image. The image is set against a gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 255 px
Museum record:
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