8th Nov, 2023 10:00
Asian & Islamic Art
533
Silk embroidered military 6th-rank badge
Chinese, 19th Century
worked in gold, blue and pink thread on, a panther to the centre perched on a rock at sea, a scaled fish emerges from the water, the sky with a coral sun and bats, with a navy ground border, 29.5cm x 31.5cm
Sold for £450
Estimated at £80 - £120
Silk embroidered military 6th-rank badge
Chinese, 19th Century
worked in gold, blue and pink thread on, a panther to the centre perched on a rock at sea, a scaled fish emerges from the water, the sky with a coral sun and bats, with a navy ground border, 29.5cm x 31.5cm
With signs of wear consistent with age and use. With some potential small loss to the embroidery. Unidentifiable foreign object behind the glass. With tape to the back of the frame.
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Auction: Asian & Islamic Art, 8th Nov, 2023
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Friday 3rd November 10am - 4pm
Monday 6th November 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 7th November 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 8th November 9am - 10am
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