OLD Chinese CIVIL 1st Rank BADGE GOLD CRANE Embroidery Mandarin Square SIGNED
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:32458 | Primary Material: Silk & Fabric |
| Original/Reproduction: Antique Original | Age: 1850-1899 |
| Region of Origin: China | Theme: GOLDEN CRANE |
| Color: Multi-Color |
Up for your consideration is an Antique (Qing Dynasty) Mandarin Square / Civil 1st Rank Badge / Buzi.
This 19th century SILK Civil Rank Badge bears a signature (Chinese Characters) on the back,
possibly a family name, the maker or some important designation.
It features a Golden CRANE facing the sun (left).
The crane represents
the 1st rank and is also a symbol of longevity and wisdom.
It measures approximately 11" x 11 1/2"....
This would have been affixed to the back of the robe.
The badge's decoration consists of gold metallic embroidery / couching set on a black silk background.
There are waves and rocks and bats and other Chinese symbolism.
This would look nice framed however there are some loose threads.
Please view all the photos and ask questions before bidding.
It is sold as-is. Shipping is FREE to US residents.
International bidders email with quotes.
Thanks for looking!
This 19th century SILK Civil Rank Badge bears a signature (Chinese Characters) on the back,
possibly a family name, the maker or some important designation.
It features a Golden CRANE facing the sun (left).
The crane represents
the 1st rank and is also a symbol of longevity and wisdom.
It measures approximately 11" x 11 1/2"....
This would have been affixed to the back of the robe.
The badge's decoration consists of gold metallic embroidery / couching set on a black silk background.
There are waves and rocks and bats and other Chinese symbolism.
This would look nice framed however there are some loose threads.
Please view all the photos and ask questions before bidding.
It is sold as-is. Shipping is FREE to US residents.
International bidders email with quotes.
Thanks for looking!
