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Court insignia badge for fifth degree civil official (buzi)
Chinese
Qing dynasty
early 19th century
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk and gold-metallic thread slit tapestry with ink and color
Dimensions
Measured 9/4/2003 as 12" H x 12 3/16" W
31 x 31 cm (12 3/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
31 x 31 cm (12 3/16 x 12 3/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Bliss Knapp
Accession NumberRES.50.28
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCourt insignia badge (buzi) with design of silver pheasant (fifth-rank civil official) gazing at the sun and standing on a rock emerging from the sea, peaches, peonies, ju-i, bat, and clouds in pink, blue, green, red, lavender, black and white silk and gold-wrapped thread tapestry; border of blue silk ground with fret design in gold.
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Bill Knapp to the MFA in 1950