Sutra cover with flower scrolls and auspicious symbols

16th century

Not on view

Luxury silk features prominently in covers of Buddhist sutras commissioned by the Ming court. Ornamental patterns on these textiles often reflect a standard design from the imperial workshop. Here, colorful flower scrolls are rendered in the same style as those found on imperial cloisonné enamel and ceramics.

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明中期　織錦纏枝花雑寳紋佛經封皮
Title: Sutra cover with flower scrolls and auspicious symbols
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Date: 16th century
Culture: China
Medium: Silk satin with supplementary silk and metal thread weft patterning
Dimensions: Overall: 13 7/16 x 4 3/4 x 1/4 in. (34.1 x 12.1 x 0.6 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2011
Object Number: 2011.221.9
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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