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Rank Badge with Wild Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of square rank badge with a bird, specifically a goose or swan, in flight. The bird has a long neck and head tucked into its body, with wings spread out. The background has a geometric pattern of interconnected shapes. A border around the edge with a leaf-like design. The bottom features a wavy line design above diagonal stripes. Title: Rank Badge with Wild Goose Artist: Unknown

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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