Insignia for the wife of a 4th rank civil official (goose) - 950.100.272.A-B_1

950.100.272.A-B_1

Insignia for the wife of a 4th rank civil official (goose)

Medium:Satin embroidered in silk and gold thread
Geography: China
Date: late 19th century ?
Period: Tongzhi (r. 1861-1875) or Guangxu (r. 1875-1908), Qing Dynasty
Dimensions:
10 3/4 x 10 1/2 in.
Object number: 950.100.272.A-B
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Sigmund Samuel
Not on view
DescriptionLeft and right halves of an insignia badge for the front of the pufu (overcoat) of the wife of a 4th rank civil official (goose). Dark blue satin embroidered in silk floss with satin stitch, split stitch, and knot stitch. Left-facing bird with head turned right; grey and cream bird on mound above land mass; pine tree at the left in knot stitch, and mass of clouds at the right with red sun in the centre. Fret border of couched gold thread.
Department: Art & Culture: Global Fashion & Textiles
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