A kesi-woven officials' black silk surcoat and rank badge of the first civil rank, pufu
Late Qing dynasty
The front and back of the garment woven in white, gilt-wrapped and brightly colored threads with the Manchurian crane to form the rank badge within the otherwise inky black silk ground.
51 1/2in (131cm) long
The front and back of the garment woven in white, gilt-wrapped and brightly colored threads with the Manchurian crane to form the rank badge within the otherwise inky black silk ground.
51 1/2in (131cm) long
Sold for
US$ 11,250
inc. premium
Footnotes
- Provenance:
gift of Colonel John and Mrs. Mary Young
Lot heading
Textiles
Property from the Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, Washington
Property from the Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, Washington
Category: Asian Art
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