Lot 9198. Five pairs of civil rank badges with metallic-wrapped threads, Late Qing-Republic period. Estimate USD 1,500 ~ 2,500. Sold for US$ 2,500 (€2,251). Photo: Bonhams. The first pair kesi-woven with a second rank golden pheasant in gilt-wrapped threads...

Lot 9196. Four pairs of embroidered civil rank badges, Late Qing-Republic period. Estimate USD 1,500 ~ 2,500. Sold for US$ 1,375 (€1,238). Photo: Bonhams. Including two pairs in brightly worked counted stitch with similar wanzi diaper backgrounds in shades...

A pair of paradise flycatcher rank badges of a second rank official, China, 19th century. Photo Nagel. Dense knot stitch embroidery on blue satin, depicting the bird within auspicious flower and fruit on an ocean of eight buddhist symbols. Front badge...