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Rank Badge with Manchurian Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a black and white photograph of a square textile. The textile features a large bird with spread wings standing on a rock; the bird has a long neck and a distinctive crest on its head. The background of the textile is gray with embroidered designs including clouds, flowers, and a building with a tiled roof. The border of the textile has a decorative edge with a repeating pattern. The image appears to be a museum-quality scan or photograph. The artwork is called "Rank Badge with Manchurian Crane" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 582 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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