Physical description Pair of rank badges (one rank badge divided into two parts), of black satin, embroidered with silk and metallic thread. A white bird, wings outspread, applied onto a background and trees and cloud forms; wave pattern at base. Place of Origin China (made) Date 19th century (made) Artist/maker Unknown Materials and Techniques Silk satin with embroidery in silk and metallic thread Dimensions Length: 11.75 in, Width: 12 in Object history note Registered File number 1934/3321. Descriptive line Pair of rank badges, silk satin with embroidery in silk and metallic thread, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century Materials Silk (textile); Silk thread; Metal thread Techniques Satin weave; Embroidered Subjects depicted Birds; Trees; Cloud scrolls Categories Textiles; Embroidery Collection East Asia Collection
Physical description Pair of rank badges (one rank badge divided into two parts), of black satin, embroidered with silk and metallic thread. A white bird, wings outspread, applied onto a background and trees and cloud forms; wave pattern at base. Place of Origin China (made) Date 19th century (made) Artist/maker Unknown Materials and Techniques Silk satin with embroidery in silk and metallic thread Dimensions Length: 11.75 in, Width: 12 in Object history note Registered File number 1934/3321. Descriptive line Pair of rank badges, silk satin with embroidery in silk and metallic thread, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century Materials Silk (textile); Silk thread; Metal thread Techniques Satin weave; Embroidered Subjects depicted Birds; Trees; Cloud scrolls Categories Textiles; Embroidery Collection East Asia Collection