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16th century · Silk and metallic thread · Asian Art

Sutra cover with repeating pattern of alternating motifs of coiled dragons and clouds; shades of blue, green, red, purple, and yellow on a tan background, with gold metallic thread for outlines and details. Proper right edge of piece has pattern edge. Silk satin with supplementary-weft patterning in silk and metallic thread.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th century

Medium

Silk and metallic thread

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2011