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Medal

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold ribbon with two red stripes, folded into a bow shape. A metal ring with a silver butterfly-shaped pendant attached. Pendant features an image of a man. Below the bow, an oval medal with a blue center, surrounded by a red and gold border. A gold crown is centered on the blue part. The oval is encircled by green leaves and red and white flowers.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Yellow bow with red stripes
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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