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First Rank Civil Official's Insignia with Double Cranes
unknownChina Ming dynasty
The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum
Seoul, South Korea
Whereas the majority of the insignia from the Ming dynasty were woven in kesi(silk tapestry) or brocade, this badge provides a rare example of an embroidered Ming rank insignia. The design of this rank badge, with the birds rendered in a large scale and dominating the composition, remained popular throughout the Ming period.
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- Title: First Rank Civil Official's Insignia with Double Cranes
- Creator: unknown
- Date Created: China Ming dynasty
- Physical Dimensions: w35.6 × h33.8 cm
- Type: Embroidery
- Rights: The Chung Young Yang Embroidery Museum, Sookmyung Women's University
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