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Rank badge with peacock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank badge with peacock by Unknown. A square piece with a beige border and a dark blue background. A peacock in green, blue, white and orange with a long tail. The peacock is in the center standing on a rock. Gold, stylized trees with flowers line the edges. There are gold waves on the bottom. The border is gold with a Greek key design. There are pink and white flowers throughout. A red moon and a flying qilin are at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 592 px
Museum record:
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