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Mandarin embroidery square with gold pheasant embroidery

Chinese

Artwork Details

Mandarin embroidery square with gold pheasant embroidery
19th century
Chinese
embroidered silk
12 in. x 12 in. ( 30.5 cm x 30.5 cm )
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Johe
1989/2.26

Description

Rank badge (buzi) of civil rank 2, golden pheasant China
Qing dynasty (1644–1912)
19th century
Embroidered silk
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Johe, 1989/2.26

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Rank badge (buzi) of civil rank 2, golden pheasant China
Qing dynasty (1644–1912)
19th century
Embroidered silk
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert W. Johe, 1989/2.26

The golden pheasant denoting civil rank 2, the second highest, is identified by its color and scalloped tail feathers.


 

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