Insignia of the Order of the Precious Crown, Paulownia

late 19th century

Not on view

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.

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宝冠章
Title: Insignia of the Order of the Precious Crown, Paulownia
Period: Meiji period (1868–1912)
Date: late 19th century
Culture: Japan
Dimensions: a: 8 1/4 × 3 1/4 in. (21 × 8.3 cm)
b: 2 5/8 × 2 5/8 × 1/2 in. (6.7 × 6.7 × 1.3 cm)
Classification: Medals
Credit Line: Gift of Edward D. Adams and Jacob H. Schiff, 1906
Object Number: 06.411a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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