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Rank Badge with Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square textile with intricate design. The center features a large white egret in flight, wings spread. The bird faces left, beak pointed up, surrounded by swirling clouds and waves at the bottom. The top shows more clouds and a sun or moon. A border of swirling patterns surrounds the design. The overall design is symmetrical, suggesting a rank badge. The artist and title of the piece are associated with "Rank Badge with Egret".

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 575 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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