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Rank Badge with Peacock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black square fabric with a white embroidered design. A peacock in flight is centered. The peacock faces left with wings spread, tail feathers fanned out. The peacock and surrounding design elements are embroidered in white on black fabric. The design includes clouds, waves, and a bird or dragon-like creature. A border of flowers and vines surrounds the design. The image is a rank badge, likely from China, featuring a peacock, by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
mid-18th century
Medium:
Silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 597 px
Museum record:
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