Collection
Viet Nam
- Title
- Pair of rank badges for a 3rd rank civil official - rooster
- Place of origin
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Viet Nam
- Year
- early 20th century
- Media category
- Textile
- Materials used
- embroidered silk; gold wrapped thread; peacock feather work
- Dimensions
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28.5 x 28.5cm
- Credit
- Gift of Judith and Ken Rutherford 2006
- Accession number
- 298.2006.a-b
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
This pair of 3rd rank rooster badges are surrounded by delicately embroidered floral symbols interspersed with tiny stylised bats. The rock formations have details of peacock feather work. The badges were carefully deconstructed and it was found that a sheet of gold foil had been placed behind the gauze so that glimpses appear through the gaps in the embroidery. The voided areas of the badges have been couched with gold wrapped thread which has been designed to form a column effect. The borders of these badges are comprised of Chinese embroidery, this was not unusual and often the embroidery is later than the badge itself. As has aniline dyes were used, these badges would appear to date from 20th century.
Asian Art Department, AGNSW, August 2006
- Bibliography (2)
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Judith Rutherford, Arts of Asia Sep 2006-Oct 2006, 'Annamese Insignia: Rank Badges from Vietnam', pg. 118-128, Hong Kong, Sep 2006-Oct 2006, 127 (colour illus.). no. 13
Jill Sykes, Look Apr 2007, 'Badges tell a tale', pg. 34-37, Newtown, Apr 2007, 37 (colour illus.). The image on page 37 is part a of a pair.
