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Rank Badge with Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a square textile with a dark background and light-colored designs. The textile titled "Rank Badge with Egret" by an unknown artist features a large egret bird in the center with its wings spread out. The egret is surrounded by swirling clouds and waves at the bottom. The border of the textile is decorated with a repeating pattern of interlocking geometric shapes. The overall design is intricate and detailed, with many small elements and patterns throughout. The textile appears to be made of a woven material, possibly silk or another type of fabric. The dark background of the textile provides contrast to the light-colored designs, making them stand out prominently. The egret is positioned in the center of the textile, facing to the left. The wings of the egret are spread out to the sides, and its neck is curved. The swirling clouds surrounding the egret are depicted in a stylized manner, with curved lines and shapes. The waves at the bottom of the textile are also stylized, with curved lines and geometric patterns. The border of the textile features a repeating pattern of interlocking geometric shapes, which adds to the overall intricacy of the design.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 559 px
Public Domain
Yes
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