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Rank Badge with Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square textile with a black border. The textile depicts an egret standing on one leg with its wings spread out. The egret has a long neck and long legs. The background features a cloudy sky with swirling patterns. The foreground shows a landscape with grasses, rocks, and a tree on the left side. The image is titled "Rank Badge with Egret" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 597 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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