AN EMBROIDERED BLUE SILK RANK BADGE OF A GOLDEN PHEASANT, BUZI17TH CENTURYMade for the wife of a second-rank civil official, the badge is embroidered with a large and vibrant golden pheasant standing on jagged rocks emerging from waves tossed with auspicious emblems. The badge is woven in blue, green, yellow and red satin stitch with gold outlines and the rocks and other details worked in peacock feather filament.The badge excluding border 12 7⁄8 x 12 7⁄8 in. (32.8 cm.)