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Rank Badge with Wild Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square image of a rank badge with a wild goose. The background is black with white outlines. The image depicts a large bird with a long neck and head, resembling a goose, centered on a diagonal striped surface. The bird has a detailed body with feathers, a beak and eyes. The bird's wings are spread out to the sides. The background has white cloud-like designs throughout. A large circle, possibly the sun or moon, is in the top left. The image has a border with intricate white designs. The border consists of a thick line with a pattern of interconnected shapes. The image represents "Rank Badge with Wild Goose" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 584 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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