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CHINESE KESSU EMBROIDERED RANK BADGE, EARLY 20th C

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CHINESE KESSU EMBROIDERED RANK BADGE, EARLY 20th C

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Very fine back facing badge (undivided) with image of silver pheasant signifying the 5th Civil Rank in Mandarin society. Unusually fine Kessu work with gold, silver and green metallic thread depicting bird, cloud bands, flowers, fish, and Buddhist symbols above and within a lower lui shui border. Small seam separation at right wing. Excellent

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CHINESE KESSU EMBROIDERED RANK BADGE, EARLY 20th C

Name: CHINESE KESSU EMBROIDERED RANK BADGE, EARLY 20th C
SKU: 56603640
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $600

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