California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 259 
A BOOKLET OF QING DYNASTY CIVILIAN RANK BADGES    清 一品至九品文官鋪


  • Dimension: L: 12 3/4 in (32.5 cm) W: 13 1/8 in (33.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6500
  • Estimate To: $8500

The booklet contains all nine cloth civil official rank badges, or Mandarin square, from Qing Dynasty. The embroidered badge were designed to be sewn onto the surcoat of an official, usually embroidered with detailed, colorful animal or bird insignia indicating the rank of the official. Qing Dynasty period.