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Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck by Unknown Artist. The image shows a square badge with a bird flying over waves. The bird has a dark body and white-tipped wings. The bird's wings are spread out to the sides. The badge has a thick border with an intricate pattern. The background of the badge features clouds, a sun or moon, and water. The badge appears to be made of a shiny material, possibly silk or metal. The image is in black and white. The bird appears to be a mandarin duck. The waves are depicted at the bottom of the badge.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 595 px
Museum record:
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