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Rank Badge with Waves and Rocks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of two identical rectangular panels side by side. Panels have maze-like geometric pattern in background. Each panel depicts a dragon-like creature with a curled tail and three claws on each foot, surrounded by clouds. Wavy lines and curls adorn the bottom. Border features a Greek key design with flowers. The panels are likely a rank badge, and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 575 px
Museum record:
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