Hat Stand
18th century
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| Place of origin |
Pair of hat stand, each with a nearly spherical container with pierced cover, supported by a tall stem on a large domed foot. Decorated with cloisonne enamel on copper with gilding.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 4 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Cloisonne enamel on copper, gilding |
| Brief description | Hat stand, cloisonne enamel on copper with gilding, China, 18th century |
| Physical description | Pair of hat stand, each with a nearly spherical container with pierced cover, supported by a tall stem on a large domed foot. Decorated with cloisonne enamel on copper with gilding. |
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| Credit line | Bequeathed by H.L Florence |
| 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.196-1917 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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