A PAIR OF EMBROIDERED BLUE SATIN RANK BADGES OF MANDARIN DUCK, BUZIDAOGUANG PERIOD (1821-1850)Made for a seventh rank civil official, the mandarin duck (xichi) shown looking at the sun as it stands on a rock emerging from waves tossed with precious objects and bordered by ruyi-shaped clouds, and surrounded by five bats (wufu) flying amidst further clouds.12 1⁄2 x 11 7⁄8 in. (31.8 x 30.2 cm.)