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Rank Badge with Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Crane by an unknown artist shows a square piece of fabric with a design. The fabric has a thick border. The border features a Greek key pattern made of interlocking curved lines that form rectangular shapes. Inside the border, the fabric is gray with embroidered designs in a darker shade. The main design features a large bird, specifically a crane, flying among clouds and plants. The clouds are depicted as puffy, curved lines. The plants have leaves and flowers. The bottom of the design features wavy lines that represent water. A circular symbol with a character is located near the top-right corner. The overall design is intricate and symmetrical. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 606 px
Museum record:
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