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Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck (?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck (?), Black square fabric with embroidered design. The fabric depicts a mandarin duck standing on a rock formation surrounded by waves at the bottom. The duck faces to the right and has its wings spread out. There are trees with flowers and leaves on the left and right sides. The background is filled with swirling clouds and flowers. The border is intricately designed. The entire design is embroidered in white thread.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 619 px
Museum record:
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