Rank Badge

Chock full of auspicious symbols and beautifully executed motifs, this extraordinary imperial Chinese rank badge depicts a magnificent dragon with richly detailed facial features, dr...

Pair of 19th century framed Chinese military rank badges. Each badge features a central tiger motif, indicating 4th rank.

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a giltwood frame circa 18th 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 finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a giltwood frame circa 19th century.

This antique Chinese silk rank badge from the Daoguang period is a remarkable piece of history.

Rank badge only size is 12 x 12 inches Condition is great but expect normal age ware related issues

The square rank badge is known in Chinese as Buzi. The design is centered by a golden peasant, the symbol of the second rank official in the court of Qing Dynasty.

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel (known in Chinese as Buzi) in giltwood circa late 19th century Qing dynasty, The square panel is centered by a silver peasant, the sy...

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

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.

Depicting a husband and wife seated with rank badge. Ebonized frame.

A very fine antique Chinese xiape ladies court waistcoat embroidered with silver thread with scrolling dragons amidst clouds above waves and with a pheasant 5th rank badge embroidere...

Colorful Chinese Qing dynasty ancestor portrait of a high ranking official or ruler depicted sitting with a beautifully embroidered robe decorated with rank badges. Bright colors are...

A very rare portrait of the highest ranking official in the Emperor's court. This is based on the rank badge of the crane and the red hat. The painting is very intricate with a lot o...

Adult “rank” badges actually depicted the hierarchy of one’s social standing.

A popular practice with this type of 19th century Chinese ancestor memorial painting, the individual is portrayed as a low 8th rank official identified by the rank badge on his chest...

The first depicts a robed gentleman in a hat, while the second features a robed woman—a rank badge across her chest—in a full skirt, seated with a tiger pelt draped across the back o...

Facing the sun and resting amidst crashing waves, a central figure of a regal bird designates the official's rank. The outermost badges in this set of three depict Silver Pheasants, ...

It was first used as a badge of rank for the Lord High Admiral of England in 1485.

This insignia is the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits, of which there are five distinctions, and this badge is the highest rank, Chevalier (Knight). The s...

Exquisite casework, with beautifully appointed detail and finishes Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout Quality leather tanned to a deep caramel hue with l...

Exquisite Chinese silk embroidery of a rank badge with pheasant in the central field. Gold and silver threads outline the border design.

Regarded as status symbols, civil rank badges were a form of public prestige awarded to accomplished scholars.

Late 19c Fifth Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant. Embroidered in 'Satin Stich' with gold and multicolored threads on a rich blue silk background.

Chinese Qing dynasty embroidered court rank badge of a first rank civil official, depicting a Manchurian crane facing right, standing on a rock surrounded by waves and clouds with fr...

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a giltwood frame circa 19th century.

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel matted and framed in an elaborate giltwood frame circa mid-late 19th century.

Chinese ancestral portrait, the individual is the matriarch of a high ranking official as identified by the rank badge on the chest.      

Qing Dynasty Chinese Ancestral Imperial Officer's Portrait, 19th Century, The imperial officer seated in dignify posture on horseshoe back chair wearing a official hat and with rank ...

The Mandarin duck insignia adorns their chest as a badge. Civil rank badges depicting this symbol signify an official seventh ranking.

Facing the sun and resting amidst crashing waves, a central figure of a regal bird designates the official's rank. The outermost badges in this set of three depict Silver Pheasants, ...

Antique Chinese Mandarin official rank badges by Qing dynasty, in very good condition.

A pair of framed Chinese woven silk Mandarin Duck Civil rank badge embroideries.

This Badge is in wonderful condition and has been reframed and matted. This came from a collection from and archaeologist who said this is a reproduction from the late 60;s 70.s. Gre...

Interestingly, of the seven figures, only the women wear the rank badge with Asian flycatcher.

A large "pair" ( not exactly a pair but very similar) of early to mid 20th century Chinese "ancestral portraits" hand painted on paper and framed under glass in the 1970's.Please not...

Pair of late Qing dynasty Chinese ancestors depicting a civil official and his wife. A Mandarin rank badge showing the husband’s rank in the civil bureaucracy is on the front of his ...

Pair of Early Chinese Emperor & Empress watercolors and ink on paper, each seated and wearing ceremonial robes with 1st rank badges. Note: The use of square badges, sewn on the f...

Authentic Irish guard gold bullion thread rank badge with pips to epaulets, fitted white cotton parade gloves.

Very Rare Order of the Holy Sepulcher of Jerusalem Knight Grand Cross Badge The Knight Grand Cross is the highest rank encountered.

They are wearing colorful costumes with badges depicting their rank. Ink and color on paper.

Lieutenant Parkes is wearing the 1908-1916 pattern of British Army officer's Service Dress uniform; before 1908 the uniform had a closed collar and, after 1916, badges of rank were w...

These rank badges appeared in the front and back of the pufu, the garment of the officials of the court.

The official and two Women are all dressed in highly embroidered robes and decorated with rank badges. Composed in a two-tier structure the officer on top, against a multi-colored s...

Very detailed and colourful, the statues are dressed in traditional yellow gowns (associated with nobility status) with rank badges and traditional headwear. Made for the export m...

Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.

An absolutely gorgeous, monumental, exceptionally large Korean ten-panel Sipjangsaengdo Byobu folding screen depicting the ten symbols of longevity—sun, mountain, water, rock, cloud,...

A Tibetan Thangka Buddhist painting hand-painted on canvas, created for the veneration of the Three Great Bodhisattvas. Embrace the rich tradition of Tibetan Buddhism with this vibra...

Korean Low Table, perfect as a coffee table. Marked Korea on underside. Good solid condition, top was refinished at some point. Some wear to to table top. Looks to be made of Mahogany.

A Chinese Qing Dynasty silk embroidered mirrored panel, 19th century. Sight: 9 by 21 inches frame: 10 ¼ by 22 ¼ inches

Vintage Chinese textile, with a finely detailed nicely dragon embroidery on red silk background. Displayed in a contemporary gold wood frame with black velvet mat. Size of textil...

A two-tier stacking storage cabinet on comforting stand, known as Nong in Korean, circa early 20th century (end of Joseon to Korean Empire Period). Each cabinet is fitted with a pair...

Pair of 18th century Coromandel panels with Chinese Chippendale Frames. with a scene depicting figures with pavilions and having Chinese Chippendale ebonized fretwork carved frames.

Early 19th Century Silk Chinese Kesi Dragon Embroidery ( 4' x 5' - 122 x 152 )

A pair of framed antique Chinese embroidery textile panels circa 19th century of Qing Dynasty. Each piece features two mirror-matching panels (likely designated to be the sleeves), f...

Books and Scholars’ Accouterments; Chaekgeori Second half of the 19th century Korean framed panel. Ink and color on paper. This Korean Chaekgeori painting depicts two open shelve...

Antique Korean Blanket chest, elaborately decorated with ornate brass mounts in various geometric forms, some of which have incised landscapes and other imagery like pine and bamboo....