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Chinese Lapis Lazuli Official's Hat Finial
Item Details
A late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) official’s hat ornament (dingzhu). The finial is comprised of lapis lazuli and rests on a brass filigree base. Accession number was 1938.0079.
These official’s finial’s were predominantly used during the late 19th century. Various precious stones or peking glass balls were meant to signify different levels of status. They were popular among Westerners as curiosities during the early 20th century.
Provenance
Collected in the late 19th and early 20th century and donated to a Private Midwestern Institution in 1938
Sold to enhance and preserve the Institution’s mission-relevant Collections
Condition
some corrosion on base around sphere.
Dimensions
3.0" W x 2.0" H x 2.0" D
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Item #
17COL077-058
