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Rank Badge with Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold background with rectangular shape and dark blue border. White egret or crane standing on one leg on a rock. One wing is raised and the other lowered. The bird has a long neck and a long beak. The rock the bird stands on is green and black. Blue waves with green accents are below the rock. Blue clouds with orange and green centers are scattered throughout the gold background.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, feather, and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 564 px
Museum record:
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