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The border is carved to eight lobed petals of the lotus, each enclosing a double spiral joined by a loop. At the center is a striated circle bearing the character for zhong, meaning middle/center. Ancient Chinese cosmological theories divided the world into eight directions. The Chinese considered their country the center of the world that contained the quintessence of the cosmos or the chi. The meaning of the design and the function of the button-shaped piece can be very obscure at first glance; however, this button has two tiny holes for thread, supposedly for sewing it to the lapel of a costume or a hat. These holes help reinforce the inference that this ornament could have actually been a formal ornamental button on the cap, denoting an individual's grade, rank, or order. The distinctive form of the Chinese official costume was formerly subject to special codes and restrictions laid down by the Board of Ceremonies. The ancient insignia and garment accessories (as part of an official's formal costume) under different dynasties are divergent. For instance, under the Manchu dynasty, there were nine grades.* The material (gold, silver, jade, stone...) and the design of the ornaments vary upon the official's rank (classed or unclassed /military or bureaucrat). Different designs of buttons and plaques for Foreign Ministers, Vice Ministers and Inspector General of Customs have a similar octagonal floral design.** * For some rudimentary details on ancient Imperial and officials costumes, see Charles Alfred Speed Williams. Chinese Symbolism and Art Motifs: an Alphabetical Compendium of Antique Legends and Beliefs, as Reflected in the Manners and Customs of the Chinese, pp 87-94. ** ibid., 134-135."},{"label":"Title","value":"Thin jade octagonal carving of eight petals"},{"label":"Rights","value":"Materials available through GettDigital encompass a wide range of works, many of which are in the public domain. However, some items may still be protected by copyright or other intellectual property rights. Users are responsible for determining the copyright status of materials and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws when reproducing or publishing these works. Items in our GettDigital Collections are for educational use. For assistance in understanding rights, obtaining permissions, or requesting files for publication or research purposes, please contact us at <a href=\"www.gettysburg.edu/special-collections/ask-an-archivist\">www.gettysburg.edu/special-collections/ask-an-archivist</a>"},{"label":"Reference URL","value":"http://cdm16274.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p4016coll6/id/868"}],"description":"Thin jade octagonal carving of eight petals","sequences":[{"@type":"sc:Sequence","canvases":[{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/eb02e763-3a08-4f54-8d33-fab47c6b8b87/canvas/_1","@type":"sc:Canvas","label":"Thin jade octagonal carving of eight petals","height":576,"width":384,"images":[{"@type":"oa:Annotation","motivation":"sc:painting","resource":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/eb02e763-3a08-4f54-8d33-fab47c6b8b87/full/full/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","format":"image/jpeg","service":{"@context":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/context.json","@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/eb02e763-3a08-4f54-8d33-fab47c6b8b87","profile":"http://iiif.io/api/image/2/level2.json","tiles":[{"width":512,"scaleFactors":[1,2]}]},"height":576,"width":384},"on":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/eb02e763-3a08-4f54-8d33-fab47c6b8b87/canvas/_1","metadata":[]}],"thumbnail":{"@id":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/eb02e763-3a08-4f54-8d33-fab47c6b8b87/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","@type":"dctypes:Image","height":500,"width":500}}]}],"thumbnail":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/eb02e763-3a08-4f54-8d33-fab47c6b8b87/full/500,500/0/default.jpg","logo":"https://iiif.quartexcollections.com/gettysburg/iiif/logo"}