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

 Lot # 260 
A BOOK OF PICTURES    清 一品至九品武官鋪


  • Dimension: L: 16 3/4 in (42.5 cm) W: 15 1/8 in (38.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $12000
  • Estimate To: $15000

The booklet contains all nine cloth military 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.