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Rank badge with a crane (one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square textile with a white crane in the center, wings spread, against a background of white, blue and gold clouds. The crane has a long neck and an orange beak. The bottom of the textile has a blue and white building with a gold star on it, surrounded by white, blue and gold waves. The entire textile is bordered by black stitching.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
585 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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