

Rank Badge with Lion
The image depicts a square, embroidered rank badge with a gold lion. The lion sits facing right, legs tucked under body, with a curling tail to the right. Its mane is curled and shaggy; the eyes are blue with a black pupil; teeth are visible; and ears are rounded. The background consists of orange clouds with blue and gold details. A band of blue and gold wave-like patterns runs across the top and bottom edges of the square.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 15th century
- Medium
- Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk gauze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 595 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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