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Sutra Cover

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), c. 1590's
Silk and gold-leaf-over-lacquered-paper strips, satin weave with patterning wefts; wrapped over cardboard and backed with paper; applied label of silk, plain weave; with inscribed title painted and/or printed with ink; sutra, accordion-mounted
36.9 × 12.2 cm (14.5 × 4.8 in)

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