Adam's FINE ASIAN ART Part I 28th & Part II 29th June 2022

Fine Asian Art | 28-29 & 30 June 2022 145 Additional information and photographs for all lots can be found at www.adams.ie 290 AN EMBROIDERED SILK ‘TIGER’ RANK BADGE CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY Of square shape. It is embroidered in vivid colors such as orange with a tiger standing four squares and with ruyi waves. Side: 12 cm Note: Government officials of the Ming and Qing dynasties wore square badges sewn on the front of their robes. These badges were embroidered with birds for civil officials and animals for military officers - each creature corresponding to a specific rank. A symbol of authority and bravery, the tiger adorned the badge of a senior commander (Rank 3) in the Ming and that of a regimental vice commander (Rank 4) in the Qing. “ 老虎 ” 官服补子 中国，清代， 19 世纪 € 300 - 500 291 A SQUARED EMBROIDERED SILK ‘PARADISE FLY- CATCHER ROUND BADGE, BUZI China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century Polychromed and gilt threads. The bird is depicted flying amidst clouds above crashing waves. Dimensions (the sole badge): H: 28,5 cm - w: 27 cm Note: The bird might be identified as a paradise flycatcher therefore this buzi may be that of a ninth civil rank official. 方形丝绸刺绣 “ 长尾鹟 ” 圆形徽章，补子 中国，清朝， 19 世纪 € 200 - 400