Rank Badge with Tiger Pillow
Rank Badge with Tiger Pillow
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A crouching tiger marked a fourth-rank military official within the Ming and Qing dynasty system of court rank badges, in which nine different animals distinguished the grades of military office. Known in Chinese tradition as the king of beasts, the tiger conveyed the ferocity and authority expected of a military officer's public insignia. This badge would have been sewn to the front and back of a formal military robe.
Jacquard-woven both sides in soft, durable yarn; insert included.
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The quality is better than most of what I have seen at this price. The smaller elements of tiger design are clear enough to reward a close look. The colors are slightly warmer in person and I like them better that way. Happy customer, and I don't say that often.
I bought this as a housewarming gift and kept it a day before wrapping it. My friends recognized tiger design right away, which surprised me. The listing photos were honest, which is rarer than it should be. It came through a summer of wildfire smoke and open windows with no smell at all. It has become one of my favorite things in the house.
It shipped fast and arrived exactly as described. Nearly perfect, and I am not complaining.
The subject alone sold me and the execution sealed it. The tones across tiger design are even and true right to the corners.
Delivery was quick and the tracking actually updated. I keep noticing new corners of tiger design weeks later. It was a good decision.