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Rank Badge with Wild Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square artwork with a thick border. Border has white leaf and vine design on black background. Inside border, a large bird in flight with wings spread. Bird has long curved beak. Background of artwork has white swirling clouds on black. Lower part of artwork has wavy line resembling water and diagonal stripes resembling fabric. Several other small designs throughout artwork, including what appear to be fruits or flowers. The artwork is titled "Rank Badge with Wild Goose" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 605 px
Museum record:
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