ch:This medallion was a rank badge for a civil official of the third rank during the Ming dynasty. O
ch:This medallion was a rank badge for a civil official of the third rank during the Ming dynasty. Originally square, it has been cut—perhaps to serve as the cover of a round box. Ming rank badges were usually woven or embroidered as part of an official’s robe; later, in the Qing dynasty, separate badges were applied to their garments. -- source link
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