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Rank Badge with Lion

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Lion, created by an unknown artist, depicts a square black and white image. The image features a lion-like creature in the center, facing left, with a long mane and tail, and four legs. The creature stands on a branch-like structure. The background of the image includes a sun and a moon. The image is surrounded by a decorative border with floral and cloud-like patterns. The bottom section of the image features wavy lines resembling water and diagonal stripes. The entire image is framed by an intricate border with floral and scroll-like designs.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 600 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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