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Rank Badge with Manchurian Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square badge with a border. The border contains a repeating pattern of symmetrical designs resembling butterflies or other insects. Inside the border is a thick-lined design of clouds and leaves on a black background. A large bird, specifically a Manchurian crane, is centered, with wings spread out. The bird has a long neck and appears to have a decorative band around its neck. The bottom section depicts wavy lines, likely representing water, with a simple design below. The overall design and style are characteristic of traditional rank badges. The title of the image is "Rank Badge with Manchurian Crane". The artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 589 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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