Chinese Peacock Velvet Burnout Scarf
An art scarf makes a unique gift for her.
This luxe velvet scarf nods to a Chinese rank badge made in the 18th century during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Spectacularly embroidered rank badges were worn by government officials of the Ming and Qing dynasties; badges with birds indicated a civil official, while animals such as the tiger were reserved for military officers, and each creature corresponded to a specific rank. The peacock insignia was worn by Qing-dynasty civil officials of the third rank.
Anonymous Gift, 1946 46.133.50
An art scarf makes a unique gift for her.
This luxe velvet scarf nods to a Chinese rank badge made in the 18th century during the Qing dynasty (1644–1911). Spectacularly embroidered rank badges were worn by government officials of the Ming and Qing dynasties; badges with birds indicated a civil official, while animals such as the tiger were reserved for military officers, and each creature corresponded to a specific rank. The peacock insignia was worn by Qing-dynasty civil officials of the third rank.
Anonymous Gift, 1946 46.133.50
- 70% viscose/30% nylon
- 76'' x 28''
- Dry clean
- Imported