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Antique Chinese Hand-Embroidered 4th Civil Rank Badge
Item Details
| Type | Civil Rank Badge |
| Technique | Hand-Embroidered |
| Materials | Metal, Silk |
| Period | Antique |
| Origin | China |
| Additional Information | Qing Dynasty Period (1644-1911). Mandarin square 4th civil rank badge (buzi). Hand-embroidered with coral beads and gold, silver, and copper metal fine threading. Depicts wild goose 4th rank symbol with Chinese endles/infinity (pán cháng) knots, prosperity, and (Shòu) longevity symbols with bats, sun, clouds, mountains, and diagonal lishui waves. Blue silk to verso. |
Condition
- loose threads and some fraying on edge; staining, fading, and discoloration on silk to verso.
Dimensions
11.9" W x 11.25" H x 0.1" D
Item #
ITMGP13317
