Augusta Auctions
Live Auction

END-OF-SUMMER VINTAGE SPECTACULAR

Wed, Sep 9, 2020 07:00AM EDT
Lot 93

PAIR OF KESI CIVIL RANK BADGES, CHINA, 19TH C

Estimate: $600 - $800

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$2,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$40,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
$500,000 $10,000
$1,000,000 $25,000
2 matching Qing dynasty crane Chinese civil rank badges (buzi) of left facing silver cranes flying above golden sea towards scarlet sun & moon for woman's kesi vest or robe: 1 w/ sun for back, 11" x 12", (wear to edges, embroidered lamé outline of center panel mostly gone, stained backing, 0.25" hole right corner); 1 w/ moon for front, 11" x 12", (wear at edges, beading missing on moon, stain on bird's wing, backing stained, embroidered lamé outline of center panel mostly gone) both fair- good; t/w 1 blue silk satin embroidered panel w/ cranes, butterflies & bats, 4" x 19.5", (fading & wear to edges, silk edges beginning to shatter, dark spot stain left edge).