Subasta Bidspirit | 19th c. Chinese Rank Badge


19th c. Chinese Rank Badge - Embroidered Silk - Group of three Chinese silk embroideries, including two rank badges. One first-rank civil official badge depicting a Manchurian crane embellished with gold thread embroidery. One fifth-rank military official badge depicting a bear and a rising sun, decorated with gold and colored thread embroidery. With one embroidery depicting a xiezhi or qilin amongst swirling clouds. Dragon; Length: 10 3/4 in x width: 6 1/2 in. Lion (each); Length: 9 3/4 in x width: 5 in. Bird; Length: 12 in x width: 12 in.