Up for sale is this rare antique Chinese 18th / 19th C Chinese square silk embroidery textile rank badge of highest official rank as the center motif is a large 4-claw dragon. Gorgeous blues and lovely wave and cloud detail. Turned into a tea tray with copper handles perhaps in the late 19th C. Behind glass and looks to be in excellent condition! Tea tray frame measures 11.4 inches by 11.4 inches or 29 cm by 29 cm. Badges for the imperial court, including the Emperor and his consorts, princes and highest rank officials depict a dragon in center. Would make a fantastic display piece, fine addition to a collection, or a unique gift. One of several antique Chinese arts available this week! Please enjoy all the photos provided and feel free to ask questions. Browse my other arts and collectibles from all around the world. Thank you for looking! The item “Antique 18 / 19th C Chinese Silk Embroidered Official Rank Badge Dragon Art RARE” is in sale since Wednesday, January 10, 2018. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Robes & Textiles”. The seller is “cleming888″ and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
- Age: 1850-1899
- Region of Origin: China
- Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
- Primary Material: Silk & Fabric
- Type: Kimono, Robe & Textile
- Maker: Chinese Scholar Artist