Entry/Object ID
142 ChineseDescription
Chinese military rank badge (buzi) featuring a bear, the insignia of a fifth-rank military official during the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912). The animal is depicted standing upon a rocky platform, with a golden body, raised tail, and open mouth, surrounded by stylized blue cloud scrolls, auspicious symbols, and a red sun disc against a dark ground. Decorative waves, rocky formations, and diagonal bands of gold and silver threads occupy the lower portion. Embroidered in shades of gold, indigo, pale blue, green, coral, and lavender, with an ornamental border of scrolling foliage and flame motifs. The vertical center opening indicates its placement on the front of an official's robe.Name/Title
#142 Chinese Rank Badge
