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Rank Badge with Peacock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square rank badge with a peacock in the center. The peacock has a long neck and tail feathers that are spread out. The bird has a detailed patterned body, with a long neck and head pointing to the right. The peacock is surrounded by swirling clouds and a flower. There are wavy lines at the bottom to represent water. The entire image is surrounded by a decorative border.

Artwork details

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