Golden Pheasant

A golden pheasant is one of the many types of pheasants in China and is distinguished from other types through his long, curved tail feathers. Characteristic for the male is the golden comb and lower back. It was pictured on a square badge which decorated the gown of a second ranking Chinese civil servant. The nine ranks of civil officials were each depicted by a different bird. This is bobbin lace worked in parts using gold and silk thread.