Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:16th century Culture:China Medium:Silk Dimensions:Overall: 13 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 1/4 in. (34 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 Accession Number:2011.221.27 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.
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644) Date:16th century Culture:China Medium:Silk Dimensions:Overall: 13 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 1/4 in. (34 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 Accession Number:2011.221.27 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.