Dublin Core
Title
Button: ji guan
Description
One seventh rank ji guan (Chinese court official's hat) insignia fabricated from bronze with traces of gilding. Comprises an unembellished sphere threaded between a base and cap. Base exhibits moulded design of birds and flowers; cap exhibits seal character 寿 or shòu (longevity).
Source
Rewi Alley
Still Image Item Type Metadata
Physical Dimensions
61.30x29.71mm (h x w)
Museum Ac. No.
C1957.480
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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/1038.