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Rank Badge with White Crane

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rank Badge with White Crane by unknown artist. The image shows a rectangular textile with a gold border. The background of the textile is dark blue with white and green clouds. There are green and white plants along the bottom edge. In the center of the textile, there is a large white crane with wings spread and outstretched neck. The crane's head is turned to the right. The crane holds a red and purple object in its beak. The object has a long tail with 3 streamers. The textile appears to be made of silk or another shiny material. The textile appears to be embroidered. The textile is mounted on a white wall.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
Silk
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
574 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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