Description: Ancient CivilizationsAntiques, Artifacts, & Fine Collectables Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE NOTE: William D. Houghton, the President of ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS, a State of Washington Licensed Business, assumes all responsibility for the information contained in this description and for the English translation and transcription of the ancient Chinese graphic characters. Furthermore, I prohibit the further dissemination of this information in any written, video, or electronic format without my expressed, written approval. Thank You! Summary Item: Qing Dynasty Mandarin’s Green Glass Hat Finial Material: Green Peking Glass & Silver over Bronze Height: 2.34” (60mm) Weight: 2.4 oz. (68gr) Dynasty: Late QingCondition: This Green glass finial is in Good to VG condition with no chips, Both ends of the bronze finial show original & natural oxidation that proves its age. Please see photos and bid accordingly. Details Hats were an important part of official dress at all levels of government, and the finial worn atop a hat was an indicator of the wearer's rank. Hat finials or Qing Guanmao were headwear worn by Qing Dynasty officials and their color and shape depended on the wearer's rank or seniority. This finial has a large, green glass orb that is set in silvered bronze. Worn by men and women, chaoguan were formal court hats with finials on top. The hat was considered an essential component of court dress, with strict regulations regarding the material and color of the finial based on rank. Winter hats, with velvet or fur, were worn during the cold weather months from the ninth moon to the following third moon (on the lunar calendar used in China), when they were replaced with summer hats of reed or bamboo, an example of which is in the exhibition. Hat Finials During the Qing Dynasty Hats were an important part of official dress in all levels of government, and the finial worn on a hat was an indication of the wearers rank. The significance of the hat for military or civil officials is shown by the way the hat comes first in the regulations stipulating the correct dress code for court. Easily identified hat finials were introduced in 1727 by the Yongzheng emperor and were worn on all official and public occasions. In 1730 regulations were introduced to allow the use of coloured glass instead of precious stones. The color and shape of the finial depended on the wearers grade. The colors red, blue, white, and yellow were based on the Manchu banner system. Peking glass was manufactured using techniques originally developed in Europe, but refined in China. • Royalty and nobility used various numbers of pearls. An official of the first grade would wear a translucent red ball (originally a ruby). • Second grade, solid red ball (originally coral). • Third grade, translucent blue ball (originally sapphire). • Fourth grade, solid blue ball. • Fifth grade, translucent white ball (originally crystal). • Sixth grade, solid white ball (originally mother of pearl). • Officers of Seventh to Ninth grade wore gold or clear amber balls of various designs. The colored balls were fixed to the apex of the crown of the hat with a long metal screw which passed through a hole in the hat. The nine types of hat finials represented nine ranks of the position of the civil or military officer. They wore official hats both indoors and outdoors. A black velvet hat in winter, a woven rattan hat in the summer. DETAILS I have carefully examined this item under 10x magnification and it also shows authentic and original signs of historic use that help to further authenticate it as an historic piece. I Guarantee this seal to be 100% authentic or your money back! You will not be disappointed! It is a wonderful piece and would look great displayed next to your other fine ancient Chinese jade and bronze pieces! Please examine the photos taken at 4x macro carefully as they are part of the description. The stand and AA battery are not included in this auction. And please ask any questions before you buy. Thanks! Per e-Bay's rules, PayPal only please! All Sales are Final! THANKS! FREE SHIPPING cost includes Insurance and is accurate for all 50 United States. Overseas buyers are responsible for all shipping costs and import taxes or duties.No International returns. Thank You!
Price: 275 USD
Location: Sequim, Washington
End Time: 2024-02-11T23:30:44.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Region of Origin: China
Age: 18th--19th Century
Primary Material: Bronze
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Color: Green
