#161 Chinese Rank Badge

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

161 Chinese

Description

Chinese civil rank badge (buzi), circa 1900, featuring the crane, insignia of a first-rank civil official during the Qing Dynasty. The crane is depicted with outstretched wings, finely detailed white plumage, black tail feathers, and a red crown, standing upon a dark rocky outcrop above stylized waves. The embroidery incorporates peacock feather thread and metallic gold thread, creating a richly textured, shimmering gold ground. Stylized cloud scrolls in shades of indigo, blue, green, and coral surround the central figure, accompanied by a red sun disc. The lower portion features multicolored waves in blue, cream, and green, enclosed by an ornamental scrolling border. The vertical center opening indicates its placement on the front of an official's court robe.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1900

Time Period

Qing Dynasty

Place

* Untyped Place

China

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$2,200.00

Date

Jun 29, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#161 Chinese Rank Badge