Framed silk embroidered Qing Dynasty official Mandarin court rank badge no. 1. From the front of a surcoat, second official ranking. Golden pheasant for a civil official, embroidered with eight Buddhist symbols in the clouds - lotus fungus umbrella banner endless knot, basket wheel and branch. Waves crashing around a rockery with fish and gems. 'Forbidden stitch' knot embroidery on a satin ground. Cracked glass to frame. Width (of embroidery) 30 cm height 26 cm. Width (of frame) 54 cm. Height 50.5 cm