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Rank Badge with Leopard on Rock with Waves

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Leopard on Rock with Waves by an unknown artist depicts a square badge with a black border and white floral designs. The border surrounds a lighter-colored square with a central image of a leopard standing on a rock with waves below it. The background features clouds, a sun or moon, and other decorative elements. The leopard faces right and has spots. The rock is positioned on the lower half. The waves are stylized and curved. The clouds are wavy and irregularly shaped. The floral designs on the border are intricate. The badge has a detailed and ornate design.

Artwork details

Date:
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium:
Silk on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 585 px
Museum record:
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