Chinese Late Qing silk civil official's rank badge, fifth rank, depicting a silver pheasant. The pheasant is surrounded by apocryphal symbols and is embroidered with vivid colors.
Height: 11 in x width: 11 1/2 in. The item is in good condition with no visible tears, losses, or restoration under UV light. Light wear throughout. The color has faded in general. Along the margins, there are tide lines. To the upper right corner, there is a very light fraying. From the verso, there is glue residue along the margins; to the center, there is an approx. 1 1/4 inch area where the fabric is heavily worn - not visible from the recto due to the bird patch stitched on top of it. No visible sign of restoration under UV light. Please contact us for a detailed condition report. Please note that the lack of a condition statement does not imply perfect condition. Email condition@revereauctions.com with any condition questions.