瑞宝章 Zuihōshō (First Class Medal of the Order of the Sacred Treasure), unknown maker from Japan

Artwork Overview

瑞宝章 Zuihōshō (First Class Medal of the Order of the Sacred Treasure) , November 1, 1895, Meiji period (1868–1912)
Where object was made: Japan
Material/technique: metal
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.2966.b
On display: Loo Gallery

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Empire of Things
A Zuihōshō medal is awarded to persons displaying distinguished achievements in civil or military endeavors. This particular badge is determined first class and is meant to hang from a sash, while its companion medal would be pinned on the chest.
Cabinet of Curiosities
A Zuihōshō medal is awarded to persons displaying distinguished achievements in civil or military endeavors. This particular badge is determined first class and is meant to hang from a sash, while its companion medal would be pinned on the chest.
Empire of Things
A Zuihōshō medal is awarded to persons displaying distinguished achievements in civil or military endeavors. This particular badge is determined first class and is meant to hang from a sash, while its companion medal would be pinned on the chest.
Empire of Things
A Zuihōshō medal is awarded to persons displaying distinguished achievements in civil or military endeavors. This particular badge is determined first class and is meant to hang from a sash, while its companion medal would be pinned on the chest.

Exhibitions

Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2023
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015