
Rank Badge with Qilin
Gold-colored artwork divided into two panels featuring a qilin, a mythical creature with a mix of dragon and deer features, predominantly dark blue with orange accents. The qilin has a flamboyant mane, whisker-like tendrils on its head, and a long tail. Its body is covered in scale-like patterns. The background includes swirling cloud and wave designs in dark blue and orange. The artwork is bordered by a thin dark line. Rank Badge with Qilin by an unknown artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th century
- Medium
- Silk and metallic thread embroidery on plain-weave silk patterned in gauze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 599 × 560 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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