Physical description
Pair of rank badges for a second-rank military official, of silk gauze, embroidered with silk and metal thread, mainly in cross-stitch. A lion regardant, applied on a background covered with silver diaper. Various symbols around; wave pattern at base.
Place of Origin
China (made)
Date
19th century (made)
Artist/maker
Unknown
Materials and Techniques
Silk gauze with embroidery in silk, silver and gold thread
Dimensions
Length: 11.25 in, Width: 11.5 in
Object history note
Registered File number 1934/3321.
Descriptive line
Pair of rank badges, silk gauze with embroidery in silk, silver and gold thread, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Labels and date
MANDARIN SQUARE (pair).
Second Rank Military: lion.
Embroidered in silk, silver and gold thread. []
Materials
Silk (textile); Silk thread; Silver thread; Gold thread
Techniques
Gauze weave; Embroidered
Categories
Textiles; Embroidery
Collection
East Asia Collection