Rank Badge with Peacock

Rank Badge with Peacock by Nicholas Roerich. Black and white artwork of a peacock. The peacock is centered, surrounded by a circle. The bird faces right; its head and neck are curved back toward the viewer. The peacock has its wings spread out to the sides and its tail fanned. Its body and tail have detailed patterns; wings have feather details. The background is filled with dark, wavy clouds and lighter clouds. The bottom features a wave design; the top and sides have decorative borders. The artwork is square.

Artwork Details

Date: 18th century
Medium: Silk, metallic thread, and peacock feather thread embroidery on silk satin
Culture: China
Dimensions: 600 × 619 px
Public Domain: Yes
Museum Record: View original

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