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A group of 11 various 'official's hat' finials, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK
1 160 - 1 440 EUR
1 330 - 1 660 USD
Hammer price
16 000 SEK
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A group of 11 various 'official's hat' finials, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
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.