Sutra Cover
· Ming dynasty (1368–1644), c. 1590's

Silk, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave self-patterned by areas of weft-float faced 1:4 'Z' twill weave; label: silk, plain weave; painted with ink; over paper
· Ming dynasty (1368–1644), c. 1590's

Silk, warp-float faced 4:1 satin weave self-patterned by areas of weft-float faced 1:4 'Z' twill weave; label: silk, plain weave; painted with ink; over paper