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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
35.3 × 11.8 cm (13.9 × 4.6 in)

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