Couched Silk Rank Badge

Description:

Couched Silk Rank Badge, China, 19th/20th century, depicting a peacock, signifying the third civil rank, the peacock and a red sun applied on a background of stylized waves and clouds, with chrysanthemums, narcissus, bamboo, and plum blossoms, surrounded by a leiwen border, framed and glazed, badge 9 3/4 x 10 1/4 in.
Estimate $200-400

Good condition, not examined out of frame.


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