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Insignia and Button

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The insignia features a gold-colored metal star shape with eight points and a textured surface. The star has a central circle with a heart-shaped cutout. Eight smaller circles are attached around the star's points. The star hangs from a triangular ribbon with diagonal orange and white stripes. To the right of the star is a small bow made of the same ribbon, with a round white piece attached underneath. The background is a plain gray surface. The insignia and button are likely related to an award or honor.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
White triangular ribbon with yellow stripes
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 585 px
Museum record:
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