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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
Museum record:
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