Items Similar to Korean Embroidery Civil Rank Badges Joseon Dynasty

Antique Korean Embroidered Civil Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty

Korean Embroidered Military Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty

Antique Chinese Kesi Fourth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty

Framed Fine Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered First Rank Badge

Rare Pair Korean Embroidery Civil Rank Badges Joseon Dynasty

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 19

Korean Embroidery Civil Rank Badges Joseon Dynasty

$3,200per item

£2,452.41per item

€2,818.62per item

CA$4,494.56per item

A$5,030.24per item

CHF 2,633.15per item

MX$61,108.28per item

NOK 33,434.32per item

SEK 31,550.99per item

DKK 21,031.85per item

Quantity

About the Item

A framed finely embroidered Korean silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from Joseon Dynasty circa late 19th century. The badge features a design of double flying cranes surrounded by auspicious colored clouds above Li-sui waves and rocks. One crane holds a branch of Lingzi the magic mushroom, symbol of longevity in its beak. The twin-crane badges were worn by the civil officials of the first to the third rank, while the fourth rank and below worn single-crane badges. Colored silk threads were used in tight long and short satin stiches, facilitated by chain stitches for outlining, to create the intricate imagery. The badges were housed in a brocade shadow mat with subtly woven pattern thin gild trim and presented in black wood frame with original hanging brass hinges. The badge measures approximately 7.25" H x 6.75" W. Originated in Chinese Ming court and known as "Mandarin Square" in the west, rank badges were used as symbolic identification of one's status in the civil and military service. The Ming tradition continued to Qing dynasty when it was coded with high formality, but it also spread to the Joseon court in Korea in the 15th century. Korean court adapted and modified the Chinese system; therefore, the symbolism and design layouts were distinct, yet they remained literally unchanged from the prototype for the next hundreds of years in Korean court. For similar twin crane badges dated to the same period, see Accession Number: 53.60.9 in the collection of Metropolitan Musuem of Art, NYC and T.198 dash 1920 and 1848A-1888 in the collection of Victoria and Albert Musuem, London. A nearly identical badge is in the collection of Rijks Musuem Amsterdam (6075-53). Illustrated in figure 55 on page 49 "Highlights from the Korean collection of Rijksmusuem Volkenkunde". (See last two pics).

Dimensions:

Height: 18.25 in (46.36 cm)Width: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)

Style:

Other (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Fabric,Silk,Wood,Embroidered

Place of Origin:

Korea

Period:

19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1850-1890s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Fine antique textile condition with vibrant colors. No noticed issues. Newly framed.

Seller Location:

Atlanta, GA

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU945044067252

More From This Seller

View All

Antique Korean Embroidered Civil Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine Korean silk embroidered rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from Joseon Dynasty circa late 19th century. The badge features a design of double flying cr...

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Antique Korean Embroidered Civil Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty

$6,500

Korean Embroidered Military Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Korean embroidered silk rank badge (Hyungbae in Korean) from late Joseon Dynasty circa the end of 19th century. The badge features a design of double leop...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Korean Other Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Korean Embroidered Military Rank Badge Joseon Dynasty

$2,500

Antique Chinese Kesi Fourth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

A fine silk kesi civil rank badge panel (known in Chinese as Buzi) framed and glazed. The fourth rank panel feature borders of fret archaic key and are cente...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Antique Chinese Kesi Fourth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty

$2,500

Framed Fine Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Textiles

Materials

Silk

Framed Fine Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge Chinese Qing Dynasty

$2,800

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered First Rank Badge

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel presented with elaborate lattice mat and a wood frame circa mid to late 19th century (late Qing dynasty). The square rank badge is kn...

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered First Rank Badge

$3,200

Rare Pair Korean Embroidery Civil Rank Badges Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Korean Other Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Rare Pair Korean Embroidery Civil Rank Badges Joseon Dynasty

$5,600

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges

$1,800 / set

19th Century Civil Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk

19th Century Civil Rank Badge with Mandarin Duck

$1,650

Japanese Needlework of an Eagle

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Japanese needlework of an eagle, worked in gold, silver and grey silks on a dark ground with the large bird perched on a pine branch watching a s...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Japanese Textiles

Materials

Silk

Japanese Needlework of an Eagle

$5,416

Qing Dynasty Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant

Located in Atlanta, GA

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Textiles

Materials

Silk

Qing Dynasty Rank Badge with Silver Pheasant

$2,850

Fine Quality Embroidery on Silk - Qing Dynasty, China, Mid 19th Century

Located in Chatham, ON

Antique fine quality - Qing Dynasty - forbidden or seed stitch silk embroidery panel - metallic and silk threads - densely packed embroidery on a light weight damask pattern silk - m...

Category