Description:
Pair of Rank Badges, China, 19th/20th century, depicting silver pheasants signifying the fifth rank, surrounded by stylized clouds, peonies and peaches on a dark blue silk ground above crashing waves, 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
The Jim Dixon Collection, to benefit the Krishnamurti Foundation of America
Estimate $400-600
Heavy thread loss at center and wear to silk upper center, reinforced backing to one badge, minor loss to other.
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.
Keywords
China
Richard Belkin
Specialist, Rugs & Carpets
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Benjamin Mini
Director, Rugs & Carpets
Regional Director, Maine and Northern New England
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Colin Kraft
Business Manager, Rugs & Carpets
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