Chinese Civil Officials' Insignia with Egret
OwnerOwned by
James Cromar Watt
(Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
Date19th Century
Object NameEmbroidery
Mediumsilk canvas, silk, metal thread and coral? bead
ClassificationsTextiles
DimensionsComponent 1: 29 x 30.3cm
Component 2 (left canvas): 28.5 x 15cm
Component 3 (right canvas): 28.5 x 15cm
Component 2 (left canvas): 28.5 x 15cm
Component 3 (right canvas): 28.5 x 15cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS089676
About MeThese Chinese embroidered squares are probably the sixth civil rank badge which was worn over the dragon robe on the front and back.
Motifs such as an egret, clouds, plants, waves and the sun are outlined by couched gold and silver metal threads on silk canvas with a light blue silk lining.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, mid - late 19th century
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, mid 19th century
