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Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck by unknown artist is a square piece of fabric with a design on it. The square fabric has a thick border made up of repeating patterns. Inside the border, the top half of the fabric features intricate designs including a large bird, possibly a mandarin duck, surrounded by floral patterns and swirling clouds. The bottom half has a geometric design with diagonal lines. The overall design on the fabric is densely packed with patterns and motifs, including what appear to be flowers and foliage. The image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 591 px
Museum record:
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