Rank Badge

Offered is a Qing Dynasty civil rank badge. Centered in the embroidery is a silver pheasant.

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a wood frame circa late Qing dynasty 19th century.

The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which was displayed in the front and back of the official robe to indicate one's rank status.

A Korean embroidered silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from late Joseon Dynasty circa the end of 19th century.

A fine Korean silk embroidered rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from Joseon Dynasty circa late 19th century.

Qing Dynasty silk embroidery rank badge decorated with a Mandarin duck, denoting an official of the Seventh Rank.

Qing Dynasty silk embroidery rank badge with silver pheasant. This vividly-colored embroidery depicts a white pheasant on a dark blue background.

A framed finely embroidered Korean silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from Joseon Dynasty circa late 19th century.

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century.

A finely embroidered silk military rank badge panel framed in a wood frame circa late Qing dynasty 19th century.

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented in a giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century.

Qing Dynasty silk embroidery civil rank badge with silver pheasant combined with peacock, 19th century.

Rare Qing Dynasty silk embroidery rank badge decorated with a paradise flycatcher, denoting an official of the Ninth Rank.

The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which was displayed in the front and back of the official robe to indicate one's rank status.

Lovely pair of 19th century civil rank badges (buzi) decorated with an egret, denoting a civil servant of the Sixth Rank.

A fine matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi) unframed.

A pair of fine Korean silk embroidered rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from Joseon Dynasty circa late 19th century.

A fine silk kesi civil rank badge panel (known in Chinese as Buzi) framed and glazed.

Brightly colored pair of 19th century civil rank badges (buzi) decorated with peacocks, denoting a civil servant of the Third Rank.

A Korean embroidered silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from late Joseon Dynasty circa t19th century.

A Korean embroidered silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from late Joseon Dynasty circa t19th century.

A fine embroidered silk civil rank badge panel (known in Chinese as Buzi) in giltwood frame originally from the Annette Martin Collection and exhibited at the Chinese Culture Foundat...

The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi which was displayed in the front and back of the official robe to indicate one's rank status.

On offer is a matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi) in black lacquer frames.

A superb and finely preserved Chinese silk rank badge (buzi) from the Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), later mounted into an early 20th-century wooden tray.

A mandarin square, also known as a rank badge, was a large embroidered badge sewn onto the surcoat of officials in Imperial China, Korea, in Vietnam, and the Ryukyu Kingdom.

A charming early 20th century Central Asian Khotan rug styled after a traditional Chinese Rank Badge, with a large swan in the center with cloud-form shapes in each corner, and all s...

After important historical replicas featuring, imperial Kesi dragons, rank badges, and forbidden knots. Approx. 16.75" 12.875" (largest vertical frame), 16" x 19" (largest horizon...

The male/husband subject is wearing a prominent black hat known as a heungnip and a red robe adorned with a detailed embroidered hubae (rank badge) indicating their high official sta...

Fine hand-painted detailing throughout, including embroidered rank badges, floral ground decoration, and traditional Qing court robes in cobalt blue, coral, celadon, ivory, and gold ...

Created in the North-Eastern province of Shanxi during the Qing dynasty, this 19th century painting showcases a frontal depiction of an official's wife recognizable thanks to the bir...

Rendered in gouache and ink on paper, the couple is seated with dignified poise, wearing elaborately detailed robes adorned with Mandarin squares (rank badges) featuring birds, symbo...

Such embroidered motifs were commonly associated with Chinese “buzi” rank badges, also known as Mandarin squares—embroidered insignia worn on the front and back of officials’ robes d...

Each wears a dark silk surcoat (bufu) embroidered with a golden pheasant rank badge, denoting the erpin wen guan—a second-rank civil official.

A mandarin square (rank badge) may be prominently displayed on the front of his robe, marking his civil or military status.

A Qing dynasty official proclaimed his rank through badges and accessories including his hat.

In Germany, the sword as sidearm had always played a pre-eminent role as a badge of rank and standing. Originally a privilege of the nobility, carrying the Degen on your side was a v...

In Germany, the sword as sidearm had always played a pre-eminent role as a badge of rank and standing. Originally a privilege of the nobility, carrying the Degen on your side was a v...