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Sutra Cover with Pattern of Various Flowers with Leaves and Scrolling Stems

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular textile with a black background and gold-colored floral pattern. The pattern features various flowers, leaves, and scrolling stems. The flowers have multiple petals and are dispersed across the fabric in a repeating design. Leaves are interspersed among the flowers. The stems curve and scroll throughout the pattern. The gold color is textured, giving the appearance of a woven or embroidered design. The fabric is bordered by a thin line along its edges. The background behind the textile is white.

Artwork details

Date:
16th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
244 × 625 px
Museum record:
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