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Title
Censor’s Badge ('xiezhi')
circa 1790
Artists
Unknown Artist
About
The censor’s badge depicts a 'xiezhi' - a mythical lion-like creature with spiky back and horn. Censors revealed corruption, monitored conduct and maintained order within the official classes. Censor’s were a group separate to the other officials.
Asian Art Department, AGNSW, June 2011
Details
Date
circa 1790
Materials used
gold and silver wrapped silk couching
Dimensions
28.5 x 29.0 cm
Credit
Gift of Dr David Ling 2011. Donated through the Australian Government Cultural Gifts Program.
Location
Not on display
Accession number
234.2011
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