A group of 11 various 'official's hat' finials, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
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Comprising several different materials of finials, the mounts variously decorated with motifs such as prunus blossoms, feather, pearls, cash and bats. Height 5-6 cm.
Wear.
Provenance
Property of a private Swedish Collector.
Exhibitions
Compare, Bonhams, lot 301, Asian Art
4 November 2019, London, Knightsbridge.
More information
Hats were an important part of official dress at all levels of government, and the finial worn atop a hat was an indicator of the wearer's rank.