Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:16th century Culture:China Medium:Silk and metallic thread Dimensions:Overall: 13 5/8 x 4 13/16 x 1/8 in. (34.6 x 12.2 x 0.3 cm) Classification:Textiles-Woven Credit Line:Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2011 Accession Number:2011.221.10 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.
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:16th century Culture:China Medium:Silk and metallic thread Dimensions:Overall: 13 5/8 x 4 13/16 x 1/8 in. (34.6 x 12.2 x 0.3 cm) Classification:Textiles-Woven Credit Line:Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2011 Accession Number:2011.221.10 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.