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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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