Peonies in Bloom: A Selection of Art and Textiles from the Mactaggart Art Collection
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2005.5.229 - Back Panel of a Rank Badge
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Object Typerank badge
Artistunknown
Date Made1368-1644
Item Details
Object Typerank badge
Artistunknown
Date Made1368-1644
Accession Number
2005.5.229
Title
Back Panel of a Rank Badge
Category
textiles
Object Type
rank badge
Artist
unknown
Date Made
1368-1644
Place Made
China
Culture
Chinese
Period
Ming 14th-17th centuries
Materials
silk tapestry weave
Materials Glossary
Tapestry Weave
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Measurements
overall: 40 cm x 44.4 cm
Description
A tapestry weave (kesi) rank badge featuring two phoenixes surrounded by multi-coloured clouds and geometric peonies. The design on this badge, which includes the two phoenixes in an upper and lower position, reflects…
A tapestry weave (kesi) rank badge featuring two phoenixes surrounded by multi-coloured clouds and geometric peonies. The design on this badge, which includes the two phoenixes in an upper and lower position, reflects a typical imperial court style from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The phoenix is a mythical creature that is considered to be the highest-ranking bird in Chinese culture. These types of imperial court badges were always worn in pairs, with on badge placed on the front of a robe and an identical badge attached to the back.
Credit Line
Gift of Sandy and Cécile Mactaggart
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Citation
Page Citation for 2005.5.229 - Back Panel of a Rank Badge
Page Citation
"2005.5.229 - Back Panel of a Rank Badge, Mactaggart Art Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/21-19451. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
