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Revere Auctions
Live Auction

Mid-Century Design, Fine Art, & Asian Art

Wed, Jun 9, 2021 11:00AM EDT
Lot 41

Rare Chinese Qing Kesi Rank Badge w/ Feather

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$300 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $200
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$500,000 $25,000
$1,000,000 $50,000
$10,000,000 $100,000
Rare Chinese Qing dynasty kossu or kesi rank badge with woven bird, possibly peacock, feather. The incorporation of feather in textile was valued in Qing dynasty as the famous Chinese early Qing dynasty novel "Dream of the Red Chamber" mentions a sort of textile that involves incorporation of gold and silver threads as well as the shiny bird feathers.
Height: 15 in x width: 16 in.

Condition

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