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Rank Badge with Decoration of Two Cranes among Clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a square rank badge with two cranes in the center. The cranes are flying among stylized clouds. The cranes are positioned one on top of the other, both facing left. The top crane has its wings spread out to the sides and appears to be flying. The bottom crane has one wing tucked against its body and the other extended. The cranes have long necks and beaks. The clouds are depicted in various sizes and shapes, some curled and others more puffy. The bottom of the image features a fence-like design with a round emblem in the center. The emblem contains a portrait. The fence design sits on top of a wavy pattern. The entire image is framed by a thin border. The background of the image is dark. Rank Badge with Decoration of Two Cranes among Clouds by Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk embroidery on silk damask
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
537 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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