Medallion with Two Peacocks, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century, China, Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi), Overall: 14 x 14 in. (35.6 x 35.6 cm), Textiles-Tapestries, This medallion was a rank badge for a civil official of the third rank during the Ming dynasty. Originally square, it has been cut—perhaps to serve as the cover of a round box. Ming rank badges were usually woven or embroidered as part of an official’s robe; later, in the Qing dynasty, separate badges were applied to their garments
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Medallion, Two Peacocks, Ming dynasty, 1368–1644, 16th century, China, Silk, metallic-thread tapestry, kesi, Overall, 14 x 14, 35.6 35.6 cm, Textiles-Tapestries, medallion, rank badge, civil official, third rank, Originally square, cut—perhaps, serve, cover, round box, badges, usually woven, embroidered, part, official, robe, later, Qing separate badges, applied, garments
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