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Rank Badge with Tiger
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WMET0025
Our Inspiration: Rank badge with tiger
China, Qing dynasty
Silk, metallic thread; 18th century
Fletcher Fund, 1936 36.65.11
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.
Our Inspiration: Rank badge with tiger
China, Qing dynasty
Silk, metallic thread; 18th century
Fletcher Fund, 1936 36.65.11
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.