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Rank Badge with Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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