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Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty ladies 4th rank badge, c.1875, of…
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Sydney
Date:
10-Mar-2019
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Description:
Unusual Chinese Qing Dynasty ladies 4th rank badge, c.1875, of square form, in its original form before being cup and applied to the ladies vest of surcoat, set with central wild goose surrounded by wave scrolls, the sun made of coral beads, with wave scroll to base, in rich tones of yellow, blue, orange, pink and green, mounted, 28.5 cm x 30 cm (badge) catalogue note: this is an excellent example of 4th rank wild goose. Principle wives of officials were permitted to wear the rank of their husbands. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
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Category:
Oriental: Textiles & Costume