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Rank Badge with White Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square textile with embroidered white design. Embroidered design features a white crane in the center, surrounded by white clouds and flowers. The crane faces left, with its wings spread out. The top half has a border of interconnected white swirls and flowers. The bottom half features a mountain range design in shades of gray. The entire square has a border of interconnected black and white swirls. The title of the artwork is "Rank Badge with White Crane" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 608 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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