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Rank Badge with Bear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Bear by Unknown Artist. The image shows a rectangular fabric with a bear in the center. The bear is predominantly brown with a blue and white mane. The bear's body has red markings. The bear is sitting on its haunches, facing left. The bear has a long tail that curls at the end. The background of the fabric is brown with blue, red, and white clouds and waves at the bottom. The fabric has a thin black border. The fabric appears to be mounted on a beige background. The image seems to be a symmetrical composition. The fabric appears to be made of woven material. The overall design includes a rank badge.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread, and feather-thread supplementary weft-patterned silk satin
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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