Chinese Qing dynasty Mandarin square embroidered silk civil official's rank badge (buzi), Guangxu period, ca. 1875-1908. Depicting a pheasant, indicating fifth rank, amid blue clouds and within an auspicious shou symbol and bat border. Height: 11 3/4 in x width: 12 1/4 in.
Chinese Qing dynasty Mandarin square embroidered silk civil official's rank badge (buzi), Guangxu period, ca. 1875-1908. Depicting a pheasant, indicating fifth rank, amid blue clouds and within an auspicious shou symbol and bat border. Height: 11 3/4 in x width: 12 1/4 in.