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Insignia Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of round medallion on fabric. The medallion has a black background with white designs. The designs are symmetrical. The center of the medallion features a bird with spread wings. The bird faces right. The bird has a long neck. The bird's body and tail are covered in feathers; the feathers on the tail are long. The bird has a crest on top of its head. The medallion's outer edge is circular with a white and black border. The border features cloud-like patterns and characters. The background of the image is light-colored fabric. A thin white border surrounds the fabric. Handwritten numbers are at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
538 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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