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Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square rank badge with a silver pheasant in the center. The pheasant faces left with wings spread. It stands on waves above striped fabric. The background depicts clouds and the sun or moon. A border of clouds and characters surrounds the image. The artist and title are unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 608 px
Public Domain
Yes
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