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Insignia of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red and purple fabric with a central red stripe, adorned with a circular red and purple ribbon at the top; a gold medallion hangs from the ribbon. A white, starburst-shaped decoration with a red center and green and yellow flowers around the edge is attached below the ribbon. A smaller, white, starburst-shaped decoration with a red center and green and yellow flowers around the edge is positioned to the right. A small, red and black circular object is placed above the white decoration. The items are arranged on a light gray background. Title: Insignia of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum. Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
473 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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