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Hat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Red hat with a domed shape, adorned with blue metalwork and silver embellishments on a wooden stand. The blue metalwork features intricate swirling patterns. The hat has a black trim around the base. Tassels and beads in various colors, including blue, green, and gold, are hanging from the hat. The background is off-white. Hat by artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
(a) silk, feathers, glass, metal, stone (b, c) metal, feathers, paint, glass (d–f) paper, silk
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 428 px
Museum record:
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