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Rank badge with tiger

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Square textile with a gold background. A red and white tiger stands on a rock in the center, facing left. The tiger has a red outline. Blue waves and swirling clouds surround the tiger. A red sun is in the top right. The border is black with a Greek key pattern. Blue, red, and white colors are used throughout.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Silk, metal thread
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 583 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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