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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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