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Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Silk and Woven Kesi Civil Rank Badges
Item Details
| Type | Panel, Rank Badge, Mandarin Square |
| Maker | Chinese |
| Technique | Embroidery, Couching, Appliqué, Woven, Kesi (K’o-ssu) |
| Manufacturing Process | Handmade |
| Materials | Silk, Cotton, Metal-Wrapped Thread |
| Period | Mid-19th Century, Late 19th Century |
| Origin | China |
| Number of Items | 2 |
| Additional Information | Includes one rank badge in couched metallic thread embroidery and appliqué of the second civil rank depicting a golden pheasant, and one woven in the kesi tapestry technique of the third civil rank depicting a peacock. The latter has a stitched central seam where it would have been split at the front opening of a robe. |
Condition
- toning and discoloration of the fabric; stitched seam along the center of blue bird, with some pulled threads and warping to weave; some fraying, broken stitches, and loose threads throughout both compositions.
Dimensions
13.25" W x 12.75" H x 0.75" D
- measures the larger frame; visible image measures 11.75" W x 11.5" H.
- Item not examined outside of mounting.
Item #
ITMG721546
