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CHINE FIN XVIIIE - DEBUT XIXE SIECLE
Square of chocolate silk mandarin buzi embroidered with the green and gold threads of a Xie Zhai, a mythical creature symbol of justice, looking towards a sun enhanced with coral beads, among blue clouds and auspicious patterns, above waves and lishui with gold threads| the rim underlined with a border alternating bats and stylized shou characters. This symbol was worn by the censors, mandarins ensuring the integrity of the other mandarins.
Dim. 30 x 30 cm
(A few threads pulled, lining on the reverse worn)
中国 十八世纪末-十九世纪初 刺绣獬豸补子
Square of chocolate silk mandarin buzi embroidered with the green and gold threads of a Xie Zhai, a mythical creature symbol of justice, looking towards a sun enhanced with coral beads, among blue clouds and auspicious patterns, above waves and lishui with gold threads| the rim underlined with a border alternating bats and stylized shou characters. This symbol was worn by the censors, mandarins ensuring the integrity of the other mandarins.
Dim. 30 x 30 cm
(A few threads pulled, lining on the reverse worn)
中国 十八世纪末-十九世纪初 刺绣獬豸补子