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Qing Dynasty K'o-Ssu "Cut Silk" Military Rank Badge with Crane Professionally Matted and Gallery Framed
The Chinese tradition of wearing …
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Qing Dynasty K'o-Ssu "Cut Silk" Military Rank Badge with Crane Professionally Matted and Gallery Framed
The Chinese tradition of wearing rank badges (buzi), also known as Mandarin squares, to demonstrate civil, military or imperial rank began in 1391 during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) and continued throughout the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).
These insignia were sewn onto or woven into the wearer’s garments to indicate their rank. Attached to the front and back of a ceremonial robe, rank badges were woven in pairs with identical imagery.
The badge measures approximately 11 1/4" square.
The frame measures 22 1/2" square and 1 1/4" deep.
Weighs 6 pounds, 4 ounces.
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- Dimensions
- 22.5ʺW × 1.25ʺD × 22.5ʺH
- Styles
- Qing
- Period
- Early 18th Century
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Glass
- Silk
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Blue
- Condition Notes
- overall excellent overall excellent less
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