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Rank Badge with Decoration of Two Cranes among Clouds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a square-shaped black and white artwork titled "Rank Badge with Decoration of Two Cranes among Clouds" by an unknown artist. The artwork features two cranes flying among stylized clouds. The cranes are positioned in the center, with their wings spread wide. The cranes are surrounded by numerous clouds of various shapes and sizes. Below the cranes are stylized fence-like structures and wavy lines. The background is primarily black with white embroidered designs. The entire scene is framed by a thin border.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silk embroidery on silk damask
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
541 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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