Null Chinese late Qing silk civil official's rank badge, fifth rank, depicting a…

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Chinese late Qing silk civil official's rank badge, fifth rank, depicting a silver pheasant. The bird is surrounded by apocryphal symbols and a red sun above striped white and gold. The edges with alternating shou symbols and bats. Height: 11 3/4 in x width: 12 in.

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Chinese late Qing silk civil official's rank badge, fifth rank, depicting a silver pheasant. The bird is surrounded by apocryphal symbols and a red sun above striped white and gold. The edges with alternating shou symbols and bats. Height: 11 3/4 in x width: 12 in.

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Mandarin silk embroidery cloth. Qing dynasty (1614-1911). 30 x 32 cm. In brocade frame and framed under glass (unopened, frame with defects). China Mandarin silk embroidery cloth. Qing dynasty (1614-1911). 30 x 32 cm. In brocade frame and framed under glass (unopened, frame with defects). Finely embroidered silk rank insignia of a Chinese civil servant, probably from the 19th century. The madarin square (chin.: buzi) was worn on the front and back of the official robe to indicate the respective rank. In the center is a heron with outstretched wings surrounded by waves. The bird was the symbol of the sixth rank of officials at the Qing dynasty court. The motif is split down the middle, with the bird looking up at a red sun on its left, slightly upward-facing side, indicating that it is part of the front of a male official's robe. - Somewhat dusty and with occasional loosened threads. Colors beautifully preserved. China - Silk embroidery with mandarin square. Qing dynasty (1614-1911). In brocade frame and framed under glass (unopened, frame with defects). - Finely embroidered silk rank badge of a Chinese civil servant, probably from the 19th century. The madarin square (chin.: buzi) was worn on the front and back of the official robe to indicate the respective rank. In the center is a heron with outstretched wings surrounded by waves. The bird symbolized the sixth rank of officials at the Qing dynasty court. The motif is divided in the center, with the bird on its left, slightly upward-facing side looking up at a red sun, indicating that it is part of the front of a male official's robe. - Somewhat worn and with occasional loosened threads. Colors beautifully preserved.

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Chinese Yoke Back Carved Elm Wood Chairs Description: Two Chinese lacquered yoke back or official's hat elm armchairs having carved backrests depicting birds, and caned seats. Type: Chair Materials: Elm Markings & Inscriptions: Unmarked Date: Late Qing / Republic period Maker: Chinese Dimensions: 43" x 24" x 20". Provenance: From a Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania collection. Good to very good overall condition with scattered minor surface wear.

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