Dublin Core
Title
Button: ji guan
Description
One sixth rank ji guan (Chinese court official's hat) insignia. Comprises an opaque white chalcedony sphere threaded between a multi-tiered base and single-tiered cap of gilt metal. Base decoration consists of lotus-like leaf-shaped scrolls and stylised flowers with petals of coiled wire and prominent bead-like carpels. Cap presents eight stylised flowers surrounding a ninth central floral motif.
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
51.28x27.01mm (h x w)
Museum Ac. No.
C1957.479
Usage Rights
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Period
Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD)
Collection
Citation
“Button: ji guan,” China, Art and Cultural Diplomacy, accessed May 16, 2024, http://rewialleyart.nz/items/show/1037.