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Rank Badge with Wild Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square image. Dark background. Border of swirling clouds and flowers. Goose-like bird, likely a wild goose, centered with wings spread wide. Bird grasping an object in its beak. Full moon visible in upper right. Wavy lines depicting water at bottom. Clouds and decorative elements throughout. Title: Rank Badge with Wild Goose. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 614 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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