明早期 緙絲獅子補, Rank Badge with Lion, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th century, China, Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi

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明早期 緙絲獅子補, Rank Badge with Lion, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th century, China, Silk and metallic-thread tapestry (kesi), Overall: 15 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. ( x ), Textiles-Embroidered, During the Ming dynasty, the audience robes of government officials bore insignia designating rank. While different birds represented civil ranks, military ranks were represented by a variety of real and mythical quadrupeds

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Size: 4530px × 4339px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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