Semiformal Winter Court Hat for a Seventh Rank Official with One-Eyed Peacock Feather Plume, c. 1860
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Silk floss, velvet, cotton, and gilt metalexpand_more
The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fundexpand_more 91.39.2a-c
Not on Viewexpand_more
Official court hats are either formal (ch'ao-kuan) or semi-formal (chi-kuan) and of a summer or winter variety. The latter was a close fitting cap of quilted crown and upturned brim often faced with fur or velvet. The type of fur, as well as the insignia spike on top (gilt metal) connoted rank and were carefully regulated. This hat is surmounted with a plain gilt "jewel" indicative of a seventh rank official. The peacock feather (ling-chih) was a distinction awarded by the throne for meritorious service.
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- Semiformal Winter Court Hat for a Seventh Rank Official with One-Eyed Peacock Feather Plume
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- 91.39.2a-c
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