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Sutra Cover with Dragons amid Clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden dragons and clouds on an orange background. The rectangular image shows a repeating pattern of golden dragons and clouds on an orange background. The dragons are depicted in a traditional Chinese style, with curved bodies and flames. The dragons have five claws, and some of their bodies are partially obscured by clouds or other design elements. The dragons are surrounded by stylized clouds, which are rendered in a curved, swirling pattern, some having five curved sections. The background of the image is a solid orange color, with a subtle texture that resembles fabric. The image has a gray border on the left and right sides. The title of the image is "Sutra Cover with Dragons amid Clouds". The image is likely a sutra cover created by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
16th century
Medium
Plain weave silk with supplementary silk weft patterning
Culture
China
Dimensions
469 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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