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Rank Badge with Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Crane by unknown artist. The image is a square. The square has a thick border with swirling designs in the corners. The border around the edge has a line of small rounded shapes on the outside. The inner border has straight vertical lines on either side and curved shapes on top and bottom. Inside the border, a bird with a long neck and large wings is centered. The bird stands on wavy lines, possibly representing water or clouds. The background of the square has a dense, intricate pattern that includes flowers, leaves and geometric shapes. The entire square appears to be made of woven material with raised patterns. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk and gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 612 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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