Rare 19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Civil Official Mandarin Rank Badges - Buzi - $6,950 - (St. Paul, MN)

This rare Chinese Qing dynasty (19th Century) rank badge (mandarin square) was finely embroidered in gold and silver-white with a central satin-stitched golden pleasant flying toward a silver sun at the upper left. The background embroidery is entirely executed in gold and silver-couched thread. This Mandarin square would probably have been worn by a 2nd rank civil official in the Chinese Qing Dynasty. Measured 7-5/8''V x 8-5/8''H. It is in very good overall condition. The textile is not backed but the edges have been folded back and there are adhesive and textile remnants adhering from a prior backing, The bottom border has a slight separate evident and there is some wear to the gold-couched thread which can be seen under magnification. Based on the original document attached, this badge was previously collected by the Petrie-Rogers Galley Asian Fine Art and Antiques, It was carefully framed and protected using conservation and UV light blocking glass by Radecki Galleries Inc. (See photos).

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