Sutra cover with boys holding the stems of large flowers
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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