Hat
19th Century (made)
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Skull-cap of dark blue silk damask, with a band of brocade round the edge, and a plaited knot and long tassel of red silk hanging from the centre. The damask has a pattern of cloud scrolls and Buddhist emblems. The brocade border is woven with floral stems and bats in gold thread and dark blue silk. There is an edging formed by a strip of black satin. Pink cotton lining, painted with five Chinese characters.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Damask silk, trimmed with brocaded and satin silk |
| Brief description | Skull-cap, silk damask, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century |
| Physical description | Skull-cap of dark blue silk damask, with a band of brocade round the edge, and a plaited knot and long tassel of red silk hanging from the centre. The damask has a pattern of cloud scrolls and Buddhist emblems. The brocade border is woven with floral stems and bats in gold thread and dark blue silk. There is an edging formed by a strip of black satin. Pink cotton lining, painted with five Chinese characters. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Five Chinese characters painted on pink cotton lining |
| Credit line | Bequeathed by Mrs G. B. Roberts |
| Object history | Bequeathed by Mrs. G. B. Roberts, accessioned in 1902. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project. Registered File number 27847/192, 9132/192. |
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| Accession number | 1486-1902 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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