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Unknown Maker, Chinese

Chao guan (summer court hat), Ching Dynasty

Maker

  • Unknown

Culture

Chinese, Qing

Title

Chao guan (summer court hat)

Year

Ching Dynasty

Medium

straw, crystal (lead glass), brass (alloy), silk

Materials/Techniques

Materials

  • bamboo,
  • crystal,
  • brass,
  • silk,
  • metallic wrapped yarn; plaited,
  • plied,
  • continuous weft patterning,
  • plain weave

Techniques

  • bamboo,
  • crystal,
  • brass,
  • Silk,
  • metallic wrapped yarn; plaited,
  • plied,
  • continuous weft patterning,
  • plain weave

Dimensions

21.6 x 33 cm (8 1/2 x 13 inches)

Type

  • Costume Accessories

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Jesse H. Metcalf

Object Number

13.1470

Chao guan (summer court hat)

A World of Costume and Textiles

A Handbook of the Collection

Publications

A World of Costume and Textiles

A Handbook of the Collection

Exhibition History

Ceremonial Costumes

September 13 - October 14, 1973

Unknown Maker, Chinese

Hat Box
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