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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
Museum record:
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