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Rank Badge with Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Rank Badge with Crane by unknown artist shows a black square patch with intricate gold embroidery on a white background. The patch is divided into two panels by a vertical black line. The top half of each panel features gold swirls, clouds, and flowers, with two metal discs near the top center. A large crane is centered on each panel, surrounded by additional gold swirls and designs. The bottom half of each panel contains curved rows of gold beads and scalloped edges. The entire patch is bordered by a gold interlocking chain design on a black background. The edges of the patch are frayed and have several small holes along the perimeter. The image is in black and white.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-late 18th century
Medium
Silk, gold and silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 587 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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