Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21

Pair Chinese Embroidered Fourth Rank Badges Qing Dynasty

About the Item

A fine matching pair of embroidered silk civil rank badge panels (known in Chinese as Buzi) unframed. The panels feature borders of fret archaic key and are centered by the insignia bird goose, the symbol of the fourth rank civil official in the court of Qing Dynasty. The goose was depicted perching on one leg on the li-shui rocks, surrounded by large silver scrolling clouds, flying bats (symbol of good fortune), Peonies (symbol of beauty), branches bearing peach fruits and Lingzhi mushrooms (symbol of longevity). The goose looks up to a full sun on the upper right corner. As a set, one has a slit in the middle and was originally placed in the front of the robe. The other one was designated to the back. Based on the sun's position, these were worn by the wives of male official. The work is of period (likely mid-19th century) and fine quality. The fret border was embroidered with chain couching stitches while the main picture was created using long and short satin stitches. The color palette was slightly demure showing a mellow shimmering effect. Both panels were backed by a light blue silk and the split panel consists of two halves as shown.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Giltwood,Silk,Embroidered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-19th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Fine condition with a mellow patinated color and little expected wear. Unframed.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945033328342

More From This Seller

View All
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

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 Sixth Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
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 ...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Exhibited Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Fifth Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A fine embroidered silk civil rank badge panel (known in Chinese as Buzi) in giltwood frame originally from the Annette Martin Collection and exhibite...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk, Giltwood

Framed Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Ninth Military Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely embroidered silk military 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...
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Pair Framed Superb Chinese Qing Dynasty Embroidered Peacock Third Rank Badge
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of finely embroidered silk civil rank badge panel framed in a black carved wood frame circa late Qing dynasty (mid-late 19th century). The square rank badge is known in C...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

You May Also Like

Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing Dynasty Embroidered Imperial civil officer rank badges with pheasant alighting astop a rock emerging from cloud and waves surrounding with auspicious symbols. Each singl...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Qing Dynasty K'o-Ssu ("Cut Silk") Rank Badge with Silver Phoenix
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century K'o-ssu ("cut silk") rank badge depicting a silver pheasant. The Chinese tradition of wearing rank badges (buzi), also known as Mandarin squares...
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Decorative Art

Materials

Silk

2 Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Silk Court Rank Military Duck Buzi Badges
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silk textile / tapestry court rank military buzi badges or panels embroidered with a scene Mandarin Ducks and blue fl...
Category

Early 20th Century Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk, Faux Bamboo

Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial Civil Officer Rank Badges
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pair of Qing Dynasty Kesi Imperial civil officer rank badges with pheasant alighting astop a rock emerging from cloud and waves surrounding with auspicious symbols. Overall in very ...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

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

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Textile Qing Dynasty Embroidered Sleeve Panels
Located in London, GB
A Pair Of Chinese Embroidered Sleeve Panels. China, 19th Century, Qing Dynasty. Antique textile ff rectangular form, with a central seam, one decora...
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

Materials

Silk

Recently Viewed

View All