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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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