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Rank Badge with Pheasant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square badge or patch with a pheasant in the center. The pheasant standing on one leg facing left has a long curved tail. The bird's body covered in detailed feathers facing right. The background has detailed swirls and wavy lines. The border consists of detailed scrolling floral patterns. The image title is "Rank Badge with Pheasant" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 589 px
Museum record:
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