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Rank Badge with Egret

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square artwork with embroidered white egret standing on one leg on waves. The egret faces left, one wing pointing up. Dark purple background. Waves are shades of gray and blue. Coral branches are red. Surrounding the egret are clouds in pink, blue and gold with green outlines. Branches with leaves and flowers are on both sides. The artwork's border is rough and tan. The artwork is titled "Rank Badge with Egret". The artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
early 18th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 611 px
Museum record:
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