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Rank Badge with Mythological Animal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square-shaped artwork featuring a mythological animal. The animal has a white body with red, green and black accents and a long snout; it has two horns on top of its head. The artwork has a gold background and includes red flowers with green leaves. The artwork features blue water with white waves; the waves are topped with red clouds. The artwork also includes green, red, and white clouds. The overall design suggests an Eastern cultural influence. The artwork is titled "Rank Badge with Mythological Animal".

Artwork Details

Date
late 16th–early 17th century
Medium
Silk tapestry (kesi)
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 567 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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