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Rank Badge with Peacock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black background with white design. Square shape. Peacock centered, facing left. Peacock has large body and long neck. Peacock's head turned back towards tail. Tail feathers spread out. Clouds and waves around peacock. Border of swirling lines and shapes around edge.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 615 px
Museum record:
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