Description: This auctions is for a MATCHING SET of 2 Chinese Rank badges. 1 piece is solid whole (the back badge). And 1 badge was at one time split and has been stitched together; the split badge was the two sides of the front of the robe. The badge that has been stitched together also bears white tags with both a seal and characters of writing on 2 corners on the back. Vivid colors. Silk on the back is blue, a commonly used color for civilians. Both measure 11.25" and just barely under 10" tall. No odors or obvious stains, minor fading and wear on the back, some stitch irregularities typical with handmade embroidery. SEE PICTURES as part of the description. It is rare to find these in matching sets. The central bird is applied to the surface of a square; this was a common practice, done so that as one progress through the ranks the bird is changed without having to remake the entire square. The silver pheasant denotes a 5th Rank in a civilian during the Qing dynasty; the Qing dynasty was 1644 to 1911. Comparable badges with similar compositional appearance are typically dated late 19th c/late Qing.
Price: 999 USD
Location: Monroe, Washington
End Time: 2024-10-07T00:08:16.000Z
Shipping Cost: 18.92 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: China
Age: 1850-1899
