Late 16th - 17th century
Military Official's Rank Badge
Artist/maker unknownDuring the Ming and Qing dynasties imperial officials wore colorful badges like this one to identify their rank at formal ceremonies. Badges with ferocious animals delineated military officers while those with birds denoted civil representatives. This striding lion represents the highest Ming dynasty military appointment.
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