Chinese official's rank or insignia badge
Artist
China
Date19th c.
MediumSilk, metallic thread
ClassificationsInformation Forms
Credit LineBequest of Agnes Hulburd Conger
Object number1981.9.21
DescriptionA rank badge, coarse silk gauze, tapestry woven ground over which the central design of a bird has been embroidered in couched gold metallic threads. Greek key border has also been embroidered this way. Tapestry design forms background of meandering clouds and red sun. Birds denote civilian government officials, animals military officers, according to (Paine, 20). Silk gauze-embroidered in silk and metallic threads.On View
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