#141 Chinese Rank Badge

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

141 Chinese

Description

Chinese civil rank badge (buzi), 19th century, executed in finely woven silk tapestry using the kossu (kesi) technique. The badge features a flycatcher, insignia of a ninth-rank civil official during the Qing Dynasty, depicted with outstretched wings and long tail feathers above stylized waves and rocky formations. The bird is surrounded by densely patterned blue cloud scrolls, flowering branches, auspicious symbols, and a red sun disc against a dark ground embellished with gold-toned detailing. Multicolored diagonal bands representing water occupy the lower portion, while a decorative floral and scrolling border frames the composition.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$600.00

Date

Feb 16, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#141 Chinese Rank Badge