Sold for:
$1,560
$1,560
Dimensions listed are for Foo lion example.
Each framed behind glass measuring 1 x 17 x 17 inches. Badges in varied sizes. Overall good vintage condition, with most stitching intact and no visibile soiling. Colors are slightly faded, as expected with age. A couple badges exhibit some wrinkles, possibly from being dampened.
Lot is comprised of three military badges of second and fourth rank depicting a foo lion, lion, and tiger, and three civilian badges of first, eighth and ninth rank depicting a crane, quail, and paradise flycatcher.
c. 1900
hand-embroidered silk
12¼ h × 11¼ w in (31 × 29 cm)
Auctioneer:
Rago
Date:
2020-11-19
