#138 Chinese Rank Badge

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

138 Chinese

Description

Pair of Chinese civil rank badges (buzi) featuring the silver pheasant, insignia of a fifth-rank civil official during the Qing Dynasty. The pheasant is depicted standing upon a rocky outcrop with wings extended and long, flowing tail feathers, surrounded by stylized clouds, flowering branches, bamboo, and a red sun disc against a dark blue silk ground. Decorative rock formations and turbulent waves occupy the lower portion of the composition. Executed in finely detailed silk embroidery in shades of cream, pale blue, rust, sage green, and gold. Mounted in an intricately carved dark wood frame featuring floral and foliate motifs. Only one located.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$1,000.00

Date

Aug 20, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#138 Chinese Rank Badge