Object type: Sutra cover
Department: Asian Art
Culture: China
Period: Ming dynasty (1368–1644)
Date: 16th century
Medium: Silk and metallic thread
Dimensions: Overall: 13 5/8 x 5 5/16 x 1/16 in. (34.6 x 13.5 x 0.2 cm)
Classification: Textiles-Woven
Credit line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, in honor of James C. Y. Watt, 2011
Accession year: 2011
Tags: Mythical Creatures|Flowers