Mandarin Square

Square rank badge of sixth rank civil official to be worn on front of robe. At center an egret looks back at the sun as it stands on a rock amidst waves. Pearls, and lucky jewels float in the waves. On the rocky banks at either side auspicious plants grow including bamboo and fungus. Clouds and tree leaves fill the sky. Satin stitch and stem satin stitch with couched gold thread outlines and border against blue-black satin. Vertical seam down center. Backing in blue silk with brown stains throughout. Partial remains of two stickers, one with black ink hand written characters.