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Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850

$2,480

£1,889.35

€2,156.19

CA$3,484.99

A$3,798.02

CHF 2,011.22

MX$45,618.25

NOK 25,462.45

SEK 23,410.22

DKK 16,104.37

About the Item

No self-respecting man in Qing-dynasty China would leave the house without some kind of hat. In fact, headgear was so central to social status that a boy’s passage into manhood was marked by a capping ceremony. Despite its beautifully lacquered and gilt box, this black silk skullcap was a relatively casual form of head covering for Qing-dynasty men. Made of six silk panels set over a woven cane interior and fashioned with a decorative topknot, this type of hat wold have been owned by a Chinese gentleman, worn with an ankle-length gown and waistcoat. This beautifully preserved hat and box provide a wonderful opportunity to examine up close the workmanship of an item so integral to a man’s identity in imperial China.

Dimensions:
Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 8.75 in (22.23 cm)
Style:
Qing (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cane,Lacquer,Silk,Wood
Place of Origin:
China
Period:
Mid-19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1850
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Chicago, IL
Reference Number:
Seller: PHA0081stDibs: LU820013772802

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