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Rank Badge with Paradise Fly-Catcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a square, black and white artwork titled "Rank Badge with Paradise Fly-Catcher" by an unknown artist. The artwork features a large white bird with a long neck and tail in the center, surrounded by intricate designs. The bird has its wings spread out to the sides and appears to be standing on a wavy line that represents water. The background of the artwork is black with swirling clouds and waves in shades of gray and white. The border of the artwork is made up of a repeating pattern of interconnected lines and shapes. The overall design is symmetrical, with the bird centered and the patterns on either side mirroring each other. The image is rendered in shades of black, white, and gray, with no other colors present.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 604 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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