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Rank Badge with Manchurian Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square textile. The textile has a thick dark border with a light pattern on it. The border consists of rectangular shapes with a rounded design in each one; shapes alternate between facing up and down. The center of the textile has a woven geometric background. A Manchurian goose is centered on the textile; it faces left with its head and neck extended and both wings spread. The body and wings are shaded, while the head, neck, and legs are unshaded. A geometric design is at the top center. A sun-like design is at the top left. A flower-like design is at the top right. A flower-like design with curved lines extending from it and a curved tail are at the top center, above the goose's head. Wavy lines with clouds are throughout the background. A plant-like design is on the bottom left. A bird-like design is on the bottom right.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 574 px
Museum record:
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