Summer Court Hat for a Third Rank Civil Official, c. 1850
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Silk braid, bamboo, silk gauze, and glassexpand_more
The John R. Van Derlip Fundexpand_more 91.98
Not on Viewexpand_more
The summer or "cool hat" consisted of a conical framework of split bamboo with a taut silk covering and brocade rim. Red, unspun silk floss, or red silk braided tassels were used to decorate the crown. The transparent blue glass "jewel" is indication of a third rank civil official.
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- Title
- Summer Court Hat for a Third Rank Civil Official
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 91.98
- Curator Approved
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