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Lecture: Iconography in Chinese Rank Badges
The Pacific Asia Museum presents a talk by Dr. David Hugus on the symbolism of the highly embroidered rank badges worn by military and court officials in China.
When:
January 20, 2013 2:00pm to 3:00pm
The often fanciful animals pictured on the highly embroidered badges worn by military and court officials held a wealth of information. Collector and scholar Dr. David Hugus will discuss the badges’ symbols and their meanings.
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626-449-2742
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