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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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