$400
Kesi Woven Rank Badge and Embroidered Fragment, China, 19th century, depicting a quail, signifying the eighth civil rank, surrounded by ruyi-headed clouds and the attributes of the Eight Immortals, the rectangular fragment with a central peony depicted in seed stitch surrounded by satin stitch moths, rank badge 11 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. Estimate $400-600 peony fragment backed on board, fading, staining, few holes/losses to edges of rank badge. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-09-14
