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<p>[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 3810084, member: 8267"]I agree it looks Chinese, and somewhat similar to a rank badge, but not a style I am familiar with. </p><p>I agree with [USER=1476]@Debora[/USER] that you should not remove it from the frame. From the condition issues I can see, it may fall apart in your hands. Some types of silk can become very brittle with age, extremely delicate. It would be best to locate a textile conservator who could take a look and make suggestions for treatment.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="2manybooks, post: 3810084, member: 8267"]I agree it looks Chinese, and somewhat similar to a rank badge, but not a style I am familiar with. I agree with [USER=1476]@Debora[/USER] that you should not remove it from the frame. From the condition issues I can see, it may fall apart in your hands. Some types of silk can become very brittle with age, extremely delicate. It would be best to locate a textile conservator who could take a look and make suggestions for treatment.[/QUOTE]
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