Chinese Qing Dynasty 7th rank official badge, of square form, with central Mandarin duck insignia applied separately, set within stylised clouds and border, in tones of blue, green, yellow, pink and coral on a black ground, with blue silk lining, 28 cm x 30 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford note: the badge relates to the Reform period of 1898 - note the absence of symbols in the background