| Native Name | Buzi (補子) |
| Object Number | 54-16-2 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Chinese |
| Provenience | China |
| Period | Qing Dynasty |
| Date Made | 17th Century |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Silk | Satin |
| Technique | Embroidered |
| Iconography | Crane |
| Description | Later 17th century, Reign of Kangxi. First rank of crane square; bird shaped in medallion pose, a rare Early Qing characteristic (Cf. 52-23-13). which has same convention with a different bird for a different rank. The rich Kangxi style of satin stitch over hog bristles for the bird, clouds, etc,. on a couched gold background. Peacock feathers on neck and lower wing feathers and on the rock have disappeared but the green couching threads still remain. Border has been replaced by a gold edging. |
| Height | 35.5 cm |
| Width | 34.5 cm |
| Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Cecil P. Reichel, 1954 |
| Other Number | 83-12-2 - Other Number |
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