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Rank badge with a crane (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square embroidered panel with a white crane in the center, wings spread out. The crane has a long neck and a small head. The background is black with gold, blue, and white clouds. The bottom of the panel has a blue and gold design with waves and arches. A blue and gold building with a flower on top is below the crane. The panel is framed by a thin black border. The background behind the panel is beige. Title: Rank badge with a crane (one of a pair), Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silk and metallic-thread embroidery on silk satin damask
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
576 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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