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Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square black fabric with a silver pheasant in the center. The pheasant faces left and has outstretched wings. The background of the fabric features intricate silver embroidery resembling clouds. A geometric patterned border surrounds the fabric. The silver pheasant is part of a rank badge, likely from a traditional Chinese garment. The artist of the piece is unknown. The piece is titled "Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant". The fabric is black with silver thread. The overall design includes dense cloud-like patterns throughout. The geometric border consists of interlocking lines. The pheasant's feathers are detailed with silver thread. The fabric appears to be a square shape.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 596 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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