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Rank Badge with a Pair of Cranes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank badge with a pair of cranes by unknown artist. The rectangular textile has a gold border around the edges. The background is dark grey with pink, purple, and gold clouds. Two white cranes are embroidered in the center, facing each other with their heads down and beaks near a pink peony. The cranes have outstretched wings with white feathers and black tailfeathers. Below the cranes are pink and purple flowers, green leaves, and curved lines in gold, pink, purple, and blue. The bottom features a design with curved lines in gold, pink, purple, and blue, resembling a fence or gate.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silk embroidery on silk satin damask
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
599 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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