Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:18th century Culture:China Medium:Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin Dimensions:Overall: 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (24.1 x 24.1 cm) Classification:Textiles-Embroidered Credit Line:Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929 Accession Number:30.75.874 The wild goose on this badge corresponds to the fourth rank of civil officials. This square is a fine example of an exquisite tradition in rank badges that developed in the eighteenth century. The bird is shown in a delicately delineated landscape complete with trees, flowers, rocks, waves, and flowing water. Some painted detail is included—for example, the dots on the light-green grass in the foreground.
Period:Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Date:18th century Culture:China Medium:Silk and metallic thread embroidery on silk satin Dimensions:Overall: 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (24.1 x 24.1 cm) Classification:Textiles-Embroidered Credit Line:Bequest of William Christian Paul, 1929 Accession Number:30.75.874 The wild goose on this badge corresponds to the fourth rank of civil officials. This square is a fine example of an exquisite tradition in rank badges that developed in the eighteenth century. The bird is shown in a delicately delineated landscape complete with trees, flowers, rocks, waves, and flowing water. Some painted detail is included—for example, the dots on the light-green grass in the foreground.