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Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square rank badge with a silver pheasant centered on a patterned background. The background is filled with interlocking designs and small motifs. A border surrounds the square, featuring a repeating pattern of small designs. The silver pheasant faces left, with its wings spread and tail feathers visible. The bottom section has a distinct diagonal striped pattern. Clouds are depicted below the pheasant. The overall design is intricate, with detailed patterns throughout. The title is "Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant". The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 613 px
Museum record:
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