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Rank Badge or Medallion with Silver Pheasant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round badge or medallion with a bird centered. The bird has a long neck and long tail feathers; wings are spread. The bird appears to have a crest on top of its head. The background of the badge or medallion includes multiple oval shapes and floral designs throughout; a border of swirls encircles the oval shapes. There are cloud-like designs along the bottom edge with lines underneath. The artist and title are "Rank Badge or Medallion with Silver Pheasant".

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, metallic thread on silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 602 px
Museum record:
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