CHINE DYNASTIE QING (1644 - 1911)

CHINE DYNASTIE QING (1644 - 1911)
Interesting frame composed of sixteen assembled rank badges (buzi), decorated with the different birds of the civil officials and the representations of wild animals attached to the military officials.
Some bagdes in kesi, others embroidered with polychrome and metallic silk threads.
Dim. 169 x 125 cm

NOTE
In China, the system of rank badges dates back to the Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) but it was really codified during the following dynasty, the Qing, by a series of imperial decrees.
A distinction is made between civil officials to whom birds are associated and military officials to whom animals, mainly wild animals, are attributed. Within these two classes, there were nine distinct ranks. Rank badges were sewn onto the front and back of the bufu, a short midnight blue coat worn by officials over their court dress.

CONDITION REPORT
Stains at the back, small lacks, wear, slightly faded