

Sutra Cover with Alternating Motifs of Coiled Dragons and Clouds
Vertical rectangular orange cover with a central black rectangle containing 9 lines of black Chinese text. The cover features a repeating pattern of coiled dragons and clouds in shades of gold, red, and green. The background of the cover is a solid orange color. The central black rectangle is outlined in gold. The Chinese text within the rectangle is written in black. The dragons in the pattern have five claws and are depicted in various coils. The clouds in the pattern are depicted in white and gold. The cover has a thin border around the edges. The image shows the cover against a white background.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 16th century
- Medium
- Silk and metallic thread
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 227 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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