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Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square rank badge with a silver pheasant. The bird has a long neck and head turned to the left, with a large body and long tail feathers. The bird stands on a flame-shaped element with a pole, with waves below. The background has eight spiral clouds with a sun. The border has a Greek key design with flowers. The image is surrounded by a white background.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
598 × 625 px
Museum record:
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