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Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square textile with white embroidery. The embroidery in the center depicts a mandarin duck facing left with wings spread. The duck has a long neck and a striped tail. The duck stands on a rock or cliff with a curved line underneath. The textile features various plants and flowers around the duck, including some resembling lotus or peony flowers. The sky above the duck has several cloud formations. The border of the textile features intricate, curvilinear designs resembling vines or scrolls. The border is double-lined, with a thicker inner and thinner outer line. The title of the artwork is "Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 608 px
Museum record:
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