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Rank badge with crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square embroidered panel with a black background, bordered by a beige frame and an intricate blue, white, and gold patterned border. Inside the border, a large white crane stands on a grey rock amidst green waves at the bottom. The crane faces left with one leg bent under its body and the other on the rock. Its long neck is curved upwards with its head tucked into its back. The rock the crane stands on is surrounded by green waves with white outlines. Behind the crane, blue clouds are scattered across the black background. On either side of the crane, there are two potted plants with green leaves and white flowers featuring orange centers. The panel is titled "Rank badge with crane" and is an artwork by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Pearls, coral and glass beads, and silk embroidery on silk satin
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 572 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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