A Mandarin's velvet-brimmed winter hat, Jiguan late Qing dynasty

the upturned brim faced with black velvet and the high crown covered in black satin under a tassel of red twisted silk cord, the gilt globular finial associated with the seventh to ninth rank with hinged pierced bronze plume holder, together with a peacock feather and horsehair plume, woven cane storage box

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the hat 27 cm diameter, the plume 35 cm long

• Lot Sold $2,000 (Hammer Price)
• $2,440 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

Condition Report

Some wear consistent with age particularly around the lower edge of the hat and around upper edge of the brim.

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	Guy Cairnduff Head Arts & Design Melbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Guy Cairnduff		Geoffrey Smith Chairman Australian & International Art Melbourne  |  Sydney T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Geoffrey Smith
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