宝冠章|Insignia of the Order of the Precious Crown, Paulownia

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late 19th century · Medium unknown · Asian Art

The Japanese order system, modeled on European examples, originated in the 1870s shortly after the Meiji Restoration to recognize individual merit, typically in the form of distinctive insignia such as medals, collars, and badges. The Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum was the highest distinction conferred by the emperor; the Order of the Golden Kite was an exclusive military honor; and the Order of the Precious Crown was primarily awarded to women.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

Medium unknown

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Edward D. Adams and Jacob H. Schiff, 1906