Embroidered Civil Official's Qing Rank Badges of a Phesant

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EMBROIDERED CIVIL OFFICIAL'S RANK BADGES OF A PHESANT

Silk, embroidered with blue graduated silk in satin stitch and metal threads … more EMBROIDERED CIVIL OFFICIAL'S RANK BADGES OF A PHESANT

Silk, embroidered with blue graduated silk in satin stitch and metal threads in appliqué technique. Framed behind glass. The silver pheasant symbolizes the fifth civil rank. The bird stands in front of highly stylized clouds in rows, around it are arranged the Eight Buddhist Treasures. Below are waves and rocks above deep water.
Circa: late 19th century c1875-1908
Origin: China
Material: Silk embroidery mounted on a cotton backing and framed
Condition: very good some loss threads center bottom
Dimensions: 13.75 x 12.75 embroidery and frame 13 x 14.25 inch less