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Rank Badge with Wild Goose

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with Wild Goose by Chinese artist. Black square with swirling white clouds. Border of square has Chinese characters. Center of square has large white bird standing on clouds. Smaller white birds flying among clouds. Large bird has long neck, large wings, and long legs. Birds have detailed feather patterns. Clouds are white with swirling patterns, some with curved ends. Border around square has repeating pattern of Chinese characters. Characters are written vertically. The image is black and white. The image depicts a badge or rank insignia. The artwork likely dates back several centuries. The square appears to have been made of fabric or silk.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silk, metallic thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 602 px
Public Domain
Yes
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