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Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square artwork titled "Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant". The artwork features a large white bird with a red beak, red legs, and a long tail standing on a blue rock. The bird has its wings spread out to the sides. The background of the artwork is filled with swirling blue waves and pink and white flowers. The bottom of the artwork features gold waves. The artwork has a thin black border around the edges. The overall design and style suggest a traditional or historical piece of art, likely created by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 560 px
Museum record:
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