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Rank Badge with Wild Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Wild Goose by unknown artist. The image shows a square black and white embroidered badge. The badge features a large bird in the center. The bird has a long neck and head, with the body facing right; the head turned to the left. The bird has a large beak pointing down. The bird has a striped neck band and a striped body with short tailfeathers. The bird stands on rocks or waves. The background contains white clouds and various plants. A thick decorative border surrounds the image. The border features curled tendrils and geometric shapes. The background behind the badge is dark on the right and white on the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th–early 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 616 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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