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Rank Badge with White Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with White Egret by unknown artist. The image shows a square badge with a white egret in the center. The egret has a long neck and legs, with one leg tucked under its body, and its wings spread out. The egret is standing on a wave design at the bottom of the badge. The background of the badge features a pattern of clouds, and a full moon. The border of the badge is decorative with a scroll-like design. The bottom half of the badge has diagonal stripes. The entire image is in black and white.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 612 px
Museum record:
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