Lot Essay
A similar badge was sold at Christie's New York, The Imperial Wardrobe, Fine Chinese Costume and Textiles from the Linda Wrigglesworth Collection, 19 March 2008, lot 28.
It is interesting to note that the gold-wrapped thread is couched in an irregular pattern to better catch the light in movement when worn.
It is interesting to note that the gold-wrapped thread is couched in an irregular pattern to better catch the light in movement when worn.