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Rank Badge with Wild Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square black and white embroidered textile with a rank badge design. Central design features a wild goose flying among white clouds on a black background. The goose faces right with spread wings. The textile has a thick border around the edge with a pattern. The border design appears to be stylized waves or curled leaves. A ruler or scale is visible at the bottom left. The image includes a small label at the bottom right indicating it is from a museum.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
586 × 625 px
Museum record:
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