Chinese Qing Dynasty 6th rank official badge, c.1,850, of square form, with central egret insignia within stylised clouds and waves, in petit point with couched gold thread, in tones of blue, white and green, accented with Greek key border, with dark blue silk lining, 29 cm x 29 cm Provenance: collection of Judith Rutherford note: originally collected by Mrs. Bressler, an American collector and the wife of an American missionary in China