Hat Stand
19th century (made)
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Hat stand of flattened spherical form, with pierced lid, supported by a baluster resting on three legs of scrolled outline, from each of which a separate piece of scrollwork of gilt copper without enamel, rises to join the lower surface of the stand itself. Decoration of conventional floral scrolls.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Cloisonne enamel on copper, gilt |
| Brief description | Hat stand, cloisonne enamel on copper with gilding, China, 19th century |
| Physical description | Hat stand of flattened spherical form, with pierced lid, supported by a baluster resting on three legs of scrolled outline, from each of which a separate piece of scrollwork of gilt copper without enamel, rises to join the lower surface of the stand itself. Decoration of conventional floral scrolls. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by Miss V.M. Matthey |
| Historical context | Previously identified as an incense burner, but the shape is that of a hat stand. Fragrant material can be placed inside the pierced container to perfume the head piece. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.33-1959 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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