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Pair of Framed Chinese Embroidered Ninth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty

Offered by: Tishu

Description
On offer is a matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi) in black lacquer frames. The panels feature a black background within a scrolling floral border. In the center, it showcases a winged paradise fly catcher, the symbol of the ninth rank civil official in the court of Qing Dynasty. The silver and white bird with long tails of two prominent feathers perches on the li-shui rocks. Surrounded by scrolling clouds scattered with lotus, peony and lucky knots, the bird looks up to a full sun on the upper right corner. As a set, one has a slit in the middle and was originally placed in the front of the robe. The other one was designated to the back. Based on the sun's position, these were worn by the wife of a male official. The work is embroidered with satin and couching stitches with thin and tight bundles of silk threads. The stitched knots on the couching created part of the texturized design themselves in the lower part of the design. Displayed in gilt wood frame.
From an English collection.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	silk
Condition:	Good. Fine condition as antique textile, not examined out of the frame. Frame with nice patina.
Creation Date:	late 19th century
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Animal/Insects, Asian/Oriental, Geometric, Handmade
Incollect Reference #:	601656

Dimensions

W.	12 in;	H.	11.5 in;	D.	0.8 in;
W.	30.48 cm;	H.	29.21 cm;	D.	2.03 cm;

Message from Seller:

Tishu, based in Atlanta, GA, offers a diverse collection ranging from Neolithic art to 20th-century collectibles, with a focus on Mid-century design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian textiles, and Contemporary Aboriginal art. Driven by a passion for timeless beauty, the gallery is open by appointment only and offers works that span 5,000 years of history. Reach them at 305-400-0561 or tishu@tishugallery.com.