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Rank Badge (China)

This is a Rank badge. It is dated 19th century and we acquired it in 1978. Its medium is silk. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Dr. Rodman Gilder. It is credited Gift of Dr. Rodman Gilder.

Its dimensions are

H x W (a): 29 × 15 cm (11 7/16 × 5 7/8 in.) H x W (b): 29 × 15.5 cm (11 7/16 × 6 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Rank Badge (China); silk; H x W (a): 29 × 15 cm (11 7/16 × 5 7/8 in.) H x W (b): 29 × 15.5 cm (11 7/16 × 6 1/8 in.); Gift of Dr. Rodman Gilder; 1976-116-4-a,b

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