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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
Museum record:
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