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Rank Badge with Bear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white square textile with a bear and horse embroidered in the center. The bear is on the right; the horse is on the left. The background has clouds, a sun, waves, and foliage throughout. A patterned border surrounds the textile. The border is Greek key design. The textile appears to be old and frayed.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Silk and gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 595 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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