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16th century · Silk · Asian Art

Sutra cover with repeating pattern of alternating rows of peonies and lotus-like flowers accompanied by leaves and stems on a small overall fretwork background that incorporates the swastika (wan, signifying 10,000); shades of blue, white, red, and yellow on a red-orange background. Silk satin with supplementary-weft patterning in silk.

Artist

Unknown

Date

16th century

Medium

Silk

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

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