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959(1629350)
A group of 11 various 'official's hat' finials, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
Hammer price
16 000SEK
Estimate
12 000 - 15 000 SEK

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.

For condition report contact specialist
Cecilia Nordström
Stockholm
Cecilia Nordström
Senior specialist Asian Ceramics and Works of Art, European Ceramics and Glass
+46 (0)739 40 08 02
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