16th century
China
Object qualities
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Objectbook / magazine / album: Sutra cover
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSilk and metallic thread
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SizeOverall: 13 11/16 x 4 13/16 x 1/8 in. (34.8 x 12.2 x 0.3 cm)
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Geography details
China -
Country today
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Date16th century
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CultureChina
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PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Sutra cover with repeating pattern of phoenixes among flowers; gold metallic thread on a red background. Silk satin with supplementary-weft patterning in metallic thread.
