#158 Chinese Rank Badge

Clothing/Dress/Costume

MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

158 Chinese

Description

Chinese military rank badge (buzi), late 19th century, featuring the leopard, insignia of a third-rank military official during the Qing Dynasty. The spotted leopard is depicted with an open mouth and raised tail, standing upon a green rocky platform above stylized waves. The composition incorporates auspicious symbols, flowering motifs, and a red sun disc against a dark blue geometric-patterned ground. Embroidered in shades of gold, cream, lavender, pink, green, and blue, with metallic thread accents and a decorative geometric fretwork border. The front badge is divided vertically to accommodate the fastening of an official's robe, while the corresponding back badge forms a continuous panel.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$1,400.00

Date

Jul 26, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#158 Chinese Rank Badge