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Not currently on display at the V&A

Pair of Rank Badges

1850-1888 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Pair of rank badges, tapestry-woven silk and gilt metal thread, with a bird among clouds, surrounded by precious objects.

Object details

Category
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Rank Badge
  • Rank Badge
Materials and techniques
Tapestry-woven silk and gilt metal thread (kesi)
Brief description
Pair of rank badges, tapestry-woven silk (kesi), China, 1850-1888
Physical description
Pair of rank badges, tapestry-woven silk and gilt metal thread, with a bird among clouds, surrounded by precious objects.
Dimensions
  • Length: 30.5cm (each) (Note: converted from T&F register)
  • Width: 29.2cm (each) (Note: converted from T&F register)
Style
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
421&A-1888

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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