Chinese Rank Badges: Symbols of Power, Wealth, and Intellect in the Ming and Qing Dynasties

by David Hugus

A historical study of the style and iconography of Chinese rank badges.

Both utilitarian objects and examples of textile design of wondrous beauty, Chinese rank badges were developed in the Ming and Qing dynasties to indicate the bearer's station in the civil or military bureaucracies. David Hugus centers his study on their chronology and iconography, accompanying his work with beautiful color illustrations. Beginning with the earliest...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9627956457
• ISBN13: 9789627956457
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Hong Kong University Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 4.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 9.6" x 12.2"