Goose Badge
CultureChinese
Date19th century
MediumSilk tapestry (kesi) woven with silk and metallic threads
DimensionsOverall: 11 3/4 × 11 3/4 inches (29.85 × 29.85 cm)
Credit LineGift of Martha M. Kramer
Object numberR62-10/32.A,B
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DescriptionTwo squares attached in the middle at top and bottom hems.Gallery LabelFOURTH CIVIL RANK: Geese symbolize sincerity and order due to their consistent migration patterns and flight formations.
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