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Chinese Baitong Etched Folding Hat Stand, c. 1850

About the Item

A Qing dynasty official proclaimed his rank through badges and accessories including his hat. This ingenious folding white brass hat stand, covered in intricately etched scrollwork, recalls the time of the scholar-officials who were connoisseurs of the arts as well as bureaucrats in a vast Empire.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Brass,Etched
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1850
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: PHA009E1stDibs: LU820011639913
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