A Pair of 19th Century Eastern Phoenix Embroidered Silk Rank Badges
十九世纪东方凤凰補子一对
The fenghuang is a bird in Chinese mythology that symbolizes the union of male and female and represents the six celestial bodies. It is a sign of virtue, harmony, and prosperity, often seen in decorations for weddings and royal ceremonies. The Fenghuang is often called the Chinese Phoenix, which makes it seem like a Chinese version of the Phoenix of Greek mythology, a bird which would repeatedly die in a burst of flames and then be reborn from the ashes, representing rebirth.
This pair is exquisitely finished, with the ocean waves embroidered in vibrant shades of green and gold silk thread. The fenghuang face is poised with nobility surrounded by various flowers on a soft silk orange ground.
此一对凤凰補子以各式花卉为背景,下方是水波纹饰,并有精致的金丝绣装饰,整个補面用料高贵、光华艳丽、绣工精湛,约为南方地区皇室女眷所佩,非常稀有,且其品相良好,颇具收藏价值。
L310 D290mm