Asian Art II - 22nd May 2014
Lot 513
An unusual Chinese military rank badge mid-19th century
Estimate £1,000 - £2,000
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Description
An unusual Chinese military rank badge mid-19th century, embroidered with a bear perched upon rocks above breaking waves beneath five bats, flanked by lingzhi and flowers, 29cm.
Provenance: purchased from Linda Wrigglesworth.