Chinese Qing Dynasty 7th rank civil official badge c.1890, of square form, with central Mandarin duck insignia applied separately, set within stylised clouds, in tones of blue, green, yellow and purple, with pale blue silk lining, 27 cm x 29 cm. Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford note: this badge dates to the Reform period of 1898 - note the absence of symbols on the badge