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1944

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2012

2025

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Rank Badge (China), 19th century

This is a Rank badge. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1944. Its medium is satin, silk, metal thread, coral beads and its technique is embroidery (couching stitch). It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 31.5 x 32 cm (12 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Rank Badge (China), 19th century; satin, silk, metal thread, coral beads; H x W: 31.5 x 32 cm (12 3/8 x 12 5/8 in.); 1944-33-7-b

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<ref name=CH>{{cite web |url=https://collection.cooperhewitt.org/objects/18571453/ |title=Rank Badge (China), 19th century |author=Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum |accessdate=6 July 2025 |publisher=Smithsonian Institution}}</ref>