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Rank Badge with Manchurian Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rank Badge with Manchurian Crane depicts a square with a large crane in the center, facing left. The crane has a long neck and legs. Its wings are spread out. The background of the square is decorated with a repeating pattern of eight hexagonal shapes and four square shapes. The shapes contain various floral designs. The floral designs are symmetrical and consist of multiple rounded protrusions. The floral designs are black and white. The background of the square is a light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Silk on canvas
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 597 px
Museum record:
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