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Rank Badge with Paradise Fly-Catcher

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square artwork featuring a bird. The bird has a long neck and curved beak. It is standing on one leg. The bird has its wings spread out. The background has intricate white designs on a black background. There are clouds, flowers, and other patterns. The artwork has a thick border with geometric patterns. The artwork title is "Rank Badge with Paradise Fly-Catcher" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk on silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 617 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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