Rank Badge
19th century (made)
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Rank badge of a Chinese official. Embroidery of stylised lion standing on a rock, on a red silk background, surrounded by auspicious symbols.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Embroidery in silk and gold thread on satin weave silk |
| Brief description | Rank badge, embroidery in silk and gold thread on satin weave silk, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century. |
| Physical description | Rank badge of a Chinese official. Embroidery of stylised lion standing on a rock, on a red silk background, surrounded by auspicious symbols. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support |
| Object history | Registered File number 1947/374. From the collection of Bernard Vuilleumier. |
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| Accession number | T.125-1948 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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