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A mandarin's winter ji guan hat, the crown of midnight blue satin decorated with red silk tassels and topped with a gilt finial, the upturned brim faced with brown plush, with scarlet horsehair tassel, circa 1900, possilby for a seventh rank official; and a pair of shoes for bound feet, the upper of ivory satin embroidered with flowers--4¾in. (12cm) long (2)
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A mandarin's winter ji guan hat, the crown of midnight blue satin decorated with red silk tassels and topped with a gilt finial, the upturned brim faced with brown plush, with scarlet horsehair tassel, circa 1900, possilby for a seventh rank official; and a pair of shoes for bound feet, the upper of ivory satin embroidered with flowers--4¾in. (12cm) long (2)
Sale room notice
Please note this lot also includes a pair of shoes for bound feet which are not described in the catalogue