Winter court hat of imperial coucubin

Ch'ing dynasty (A.D. 1644-1911)
Height: 31.2cm Diameter: 31.7cm

Made of smoky-sable fur with a red top, this winter crown is richly decorated with golden phoenixes, pearls and precious stones. It is a good example of the sumptuous apparel of the imperial consorts during the late Ch'ing period.




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