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清雍正/乾隆 刺繡錦雞紋二品文官補子
Provenance: Linda Wrigglesworth, London, 1980
來源:倫敦Linda Wrigglesworth,1980年
Badges buzi displaying fabulous creatures, birds or animals were worn by the members of the Qing ruling elites as part of their Court dress. The various species, whether real or imaginary, signified the wearer's rank and the badges were worn in pairs on the bufu surcoat. Accordingly, one badge was attached to the back of the surcoat, the other was made in two parts, which were respectively placed to either side of the opening on the chest.
Compare with a similar silk 'Golden Pheasant' embroidered badge, 18th century or earlier, in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, acc.no.1988.104.89.