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Rank Badge with Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold background with a white egret standing on wavy blue and white water. The egret has a blue head, black beak, and red around its mouth. Its wings are outstretched. There are pink flowers with green leaves and blue and red clouds. A border of interlocking blue and gold lines surrounds the image.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread tapestry (kesi)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 544 px
Museum record:
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