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Rank Badge with Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Egret by unknown artist depicts a square black and white fabric with a bird in the center. The bird has large wings spread out to its sides. It is standing on one leg on a rock surrounded by waves. The background of the fabric has swirling clouds and bubbles. A border around the edge of the fabric has a floral design.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 595 px
Museum record:
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