A Chinese kesi rank badge,Qing dynasty (1644-1911), of the sixth civil rank, depicting an egret standing on a rock above spuming waves, centred by the terrestrial diagram and lishui stripe, surrounded by the Eight Buddhist Emblems, precious objects and ruyi-shaped clouds against a diapered swastika ground,29.5 x 30.2cm清 缂丝文官六品鹭鸶纹方补 Edges trimmed and cut off, loose threads and small tears.