TWO PAIRS OF KESI MILITARY BADGES OF RANK, BUZI
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The first pair woven with a bear standing amidst clouds and auspicious objects atop a rocky outcrop and waves, framed by a wan diaper border; the second woven in metallic threads with panthers amidst clouds and auspicious objects, seated atop rocks and waves, framed by a continuous border of alternating bats and shou characters
11½ in. (29.2 cm.) high x 12¼ in. (31.1 cm.) wide, 11 in. (27.8 cm.) high x 11 7/16 in. (29.1 cm.) wide (4)
TWO PAIRS OF KESI MILITARY BADGES OF RANK, BUZI
SECOND HALF 19TH CENTURY
The first pair woven with a bear standing amidst clouds and auspicious objects atop a rocky outcrop and waves, framed by a wan diaper border; the second woven in metallic threads with panthers amidst clouds and auspicious objects, seated atop rocks and waves, framed by a continuous border of alternating bats and shou characters
11½ in. (29.2 cm.) high x 12¼ in. (31.1 cm.) wide, 11 in. (27.8 cm.) high x 11 7/16 in. (29.1 cm.) wide (4)
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