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

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瑞宝章 Zuihōshō (First Class Medal of the Order of the Sacred Treasure)
瑞宝章 Zuihōshō (First Class Medal of the Order of the Sacred Treasure)
瑞宝章 Zuihōshō (First Class Medal of the Order of the Sacred Treasure)
November 1, 1895, Meiji period (1868–1912)
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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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

Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2013–2015
Empire of Things
Kris Ercums, curator
Kate Meyer, curator
2016–2021
Debut
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2023
Debut
Kris Ercums, curator
2021–2022
The Spencer Cabinet
2022–2027
The Spencer Cabinet
2022–2027