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Sutra Cover with Pattern of Lotus Motifs on a Background of Nested Diamonds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden-colored sutra cover with a rectangular vertical panel containing black Chinese characters; background of panel bordered in black; cover background features repeating diamond pattern made of connected smaller diamonds; pattern contains lotus flower motifs; overall design densely packed.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Silk and metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
228 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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