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Rank Badge with Quail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square badge with a bird in the center; the bird has its wings spread and is surrounded by ornate designs including clouds, foliage, and geometric patterns; a border of interlocking lines surrounds the badge; a quail is depicted. Title: Rank Badge with Quail Artist: Unknown

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 619 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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