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Rank Badge with Wild Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square textile with a bird and floral design. The bird is centered, flying towards the left. The bird has a large body and long tail feathers. Its wings are spread out. The background is filled with floral patterns and a sun or moon symbol. The bottom section has diagonal stripes. The border has repeating designs of animals and geometric shapes. The image is a Rank Badge with Wild Goose by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 592 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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