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Sutra cover with boys holding the stems of large flowers

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular cover with a light orange background. The cover features a dark pattern of curving stems. Two boys are depicted holding large flower stems. The boys are positioned on either side of the center. They have dark hair. Their facial features are not detailed. They wear simple clothing. The cover is set against a dark gray background.

Artwork Details

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