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Rank Badge with Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rank Badge with Crane by unknown artist features a round badge with a white crane in the center. The crane has a red crown on its head and black markings on its wings and neck. The badge has a black background with blue clouds and colorful flowers. A red sun or moon is visible in the upper right. The bottom of the badge depicts a wavy shoreline with green and white elements. A gold border surrounds the edge with an intricate pattern. The outer edge of the badge has a thin gold border.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 611 px
Museum record:
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