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Rank Badge with Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square textile with white embroidery. Embroidered border surrounds square, featuring curving lines and scrollwork. Inside border is a thin white line. Background of square is solid black with stylized white clouds and flowers embroidered throughout. A white egret with spread wings and curled tail feathers flies over stylized waves. Egret is surrounded by more stylized clouds, and a tassel hangs from its beak. Clouds and flowers are scattered throughout the square. Outer border features more scrollwork and curving lines. Textile appears to be a rank badge. Attributed to unknown artist, titled "Rank Badge with Egret".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 576 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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