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Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square rank badge with a symmetrical design. Two white birds with long tails and spread wings face each other on a black background with white clouds. The birds have detailed feathers. Below the birds are stylized flames on either side of a shield-like shape with a cross-like symbol. The bottom features a wave pattern. The image depicts a "Civil-Official Hyungbae (Rank Badge)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Silk embroidery on silk damask
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
535 × 625 px
Museum record:
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