Pair of Chinese Rank Badges. 19th Century. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York

Each of square form, depicting a pheasant and the pearl of wisdom before clouds and above waves, couched in gold, silver, green and lavender threads, worn by a civilian official, later silk floral borders, framed. 14 1/4 x 15 Inches. Estimate $700-900

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Three Pairs of Chinese Rank Badges. 19th Century. Photo: Courtesy Doyle New York

Comprising a pair worked in gold and colored silk with a crane before lotus; a pair worked in silk with a crane perched on rockwork above waves and before clouds; and one worked in metallic threads with a crane gazing at a coral beaded sun, framed. Largest 10 x 10 1/2 inches. Estimate $800-1,200

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