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Rank Badge with Leopard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square image with a thick border featuring a Greek key pattern. The border surrounds a central design on a dark background with white swirling patterns and small flowers. In the center, a large light-colored animal with a long tail and two horns faces left, standing on a wave-like pattern. The animal appears to be a leopard. Below the animal, a wavy line separates it from a section with diagonal black and white stripes forming a chevron pattern. The overall design includes intricate details and patterns throughout. Rank Badge with Leopard by unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silk, wrapped gold, paint
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 595 px
Museum record:
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