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Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square textile with silver pheasant. The bird has a long neck and tail feathers; it faces left with wings slightly lifted. The background is covered in white clouds; trees and white flowers are on either side. The border is a geometric Greek key design. The image is framed with a thin white background along the top and bottom edges.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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