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Hat or qi kuan

Artist
Date19th century, maybe
MediumSeal fur; gilt bronze, white jade, silk
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. R.H. Holcomb
Object number1970.18.1
DescriptionMan's informal winter hat with sea otter or seal fur (?) brim, black satin crown; thick red silk fringe on top attached at top ornament of metal, brown mineral, with white jade holder for feathers; longevity symbol on finial with lotus and bat; brass stud holding finial has written characters; for court official (?)
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