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Rank Badge with Manchurian Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square fabric with a large white bird in the center. The bird has a long neck, large wings, and a long beak. The bird's wings are spread out to the sides. The fabric has various white designs throughout, including clouds, flowers, and other shapes. There are also some small white dots scattered around the fabric. The bottom of the fabric has a row of half-circle designs in shades of gray. The background of the fabric is dark gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 602 px
Museum record:
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