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Chinese Silk Skull Cap with Gilt Lacquered Box, c. 1850
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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)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
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