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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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