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Embroidered Rank Badge for Civil Official

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Embroidered Rank Badge for Civil Official is square-shaped with a gold and blue patterned fabric. The background has a teal blue lattice-like design on brown fabric. The top two-thirds features a large gold bird with spread wings standing on a mound, surrounded by decorative elements including a full moon, a sun, and plant-like motifs. The bottom third has a gold chevron pattern with a decorative border featuring green and brown circular designs. The bottom edge has a teal blue interlacing design on brown fabric. The overall design includes gold, brown, and teal blue colors. The edges are frayed and worn.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, gold and silver metallic threads
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
560 × 624 px
Museum record:
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