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Woman's Rank Badge with Wild Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square badge with a border. The border is made of a thick black line and a white interlocking geometric pattern. Inside the border is a black background with white clouds throughout. A white and black wild goose with its wings spread flying to the left over waves. The sun is a black circle in the top left corner. The image depicts a rank badge with a wild goose, specifically a woman's rank badge. The rank badge is likely from China. The rank badge features intricate design. The image is likely from an artist of Chinese descent.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 576 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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