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Chinese Finely Woven Winter Hat Box, circa 1850
$1,480
About
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 even the containers used to store one's hat were beautifully constructed.
Finely woven with an elaborate form, this 19th century hat box likely belonged to an individual of rank and nobility. The round box would have been used to store a fine winter hat, known as jiguan or chaoguan. Such hats were constructed of decadent silks, trimmed with satin or fur, and topped with a beaded finial denoting rank. The tiered lid of this hat box accommodated the finial and preserved the hat's domed shape. Slotted holes on the underside function as a handle and recall the interlocking coin motif, a symbol of wealth and success. Richly textured, this sculptural box is a fantastic collector's item and a statement addition to the home.
Details
- DimensionsHeight: 11 in. (27.94 cm)Diameter: 14 in. (35.56 cm)
- StyleQing (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques
- Place of Origin
- Period
- Date of Manufacturecirca 1850
- ConditionWear consistent with age and use.
- Seller LocationChicago, IL
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- Shipping$175 Standard Shippingto anywhere in the world, arrives in 4-5 weeks. We recommend this shipping type based on item size, type and fragility.Delivered by a parcel delivery service such as UPS, FedEx, or DHL.Ships From: Chicago, IL
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