Chinese Qing Dynasty, ladies 3rd rank civil official badge, of square form, set with insignia of peacock set within a circular roundel of cloud representing the emperor and Imperial clan, inside a square form which represents earth, in tones of green, blue, pink, red and white, 22 cm x 23 cm Published: this badge was published in 'Ruling from the dragon throne: costume of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), by John Vollmer, fig 4.36. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford