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Rank Badge with Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square fabric with white embroidery. Center of fabric has a white bird with long neck and legs, and large wings, possibly an egret, standing on a mushroom or fungus. Bird's body faces left; head turned to front; beak pointed up. Wings spread out and up. Embroidered design includes clouds, flowers, leaves, and other plants around bird. Border around edge of fabric has intricate geometric pattern. Some areas of fabric appear worn or frayed. Title: Rank Badge with Egret; Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 578 px
Public Domain
Yes
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