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Insignia Medallion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white circular medallion on a square background. The medallion has a white bird with wings spread in the centre. The bird has a long neck and appears to have a beak. The bird is surrounded by a pattern of clouds and smoke. The medallion's background is black. A border of small round designs and Chinese symbols surrounds the circular design. The square background is light gray. The Insignia Medallion is by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 560 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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