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Court insignia badge (buzi) for third-rank civil official
Chinese
Qing dynasty
1850–75
Object Place: China
Medium/Technique
Silk slit tapestry (kesi) with gold-metallic threads with ink and color
Dimensions
31.5 x 34 cm (12 3/8 x 13 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Cunningham
Accession Number78.27
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionCourt insignia badge (buzi) of silk slit tapestry (kesi) worn by third-rank civil official with design of a peacock sitting on a rock amidst waves and surrounded by auspicious clouds and bats.
ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Edward Cunningham to the MFA on April 3, 1978