Two circular dragon rank badges Ming dynasty
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Two circular dragon insignia badges
Ming dynasty
Each worked in a counted stitch in gilt-wrapped and polychrome silk threads, the first with a center seam and featuring a five-claw dragon (long), the second with a four-claw dragon (mang), each pursuing a flaming jewel and reserved on a brown cloth ground.
11 1/4 and 11 1/4in (28.8 and 28.7cm)
Sold for US$ 10,000 inc. premium

Category: Asian Art


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