A Quality Qing Dynasty Mandarin First Rank Red Hat Finial.
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:19345432 | Chinese Dynasty: Qing (1644-1911) |
| Product: Red Hat Finial. | Primary Material: Glass & Metal. |
| Original/Repro: Antique Original | Age: 1800-1849 |
| Region of Origin: Chinese |
A Superb Quality Qing Dynasty Mandarin First Rank Red Hat Finial.
Hat finials were worn by the nine ranks of high ranking Chinese officials during the Qing dynasty to differentiate between the ranks, a practice governed by regulation. Often known as knobs or buttons they were fixed to the crown of the hat by a metal screw which passed through a hole in the hat.
This finial being a Red peaking glass in colour denotes The first rank.
In good condition. Wear commensurate wi...th age.
Fine but stable hairline to the glass.
It measures 6cm high
Please see photos for more visual information and condition.
Hat finials were worn by the nine ranks of high ranking Chinese officials during the Qing dynasty to differentiate between the ranks, a practice governed by regulation. Often known as knobs or buttons they were fixed to the crown of the hat by a metal screw which passed through a hole in the hat.
This finial being a Red peaking glass in colour denotes The first rank.
In good condition. Wear commensurate wi...th age.
Fine but stable hairline to the glass.
It measures 6cm high
Please see photos for more visual information and condition.
