embroidered in knotted stitch with the lion emblem of the second rank, depicted standing on a rock emerging from turbulent waves scattered with emblems of the Eight Immortals, flanked by a peach tree and peony bush, surrounded by bats and auspicious clouds, one badge divided down the middle (2)

Both badges have been rebacked and there are some adhesive remnents on the reverse. The front badge has a few loose threads, and both badges have some wear along the edges, but overall, both badges are in good condition.
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A censor's badge, possibly from the same series as the present lot, was sold in Christie's Paris, 14th December 2011, lot 156.