AUCTION # 28 ISLAMIC AND EUROPEAN ART SALE

A CHINESE EMBROIDERED SILK HAT QING DYNASTY

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Start price: $150

Estimated price: $300 - $450

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An antique Chinese embroidered silk hat of the Qing Dynasty. Decorated with intricate patterns some of which are made using the "forbidden stitch" technique. It is trimmed with leather stripes and a pearl pendant in the center. The edge of the hat is embroidered with expertly executed soft blue flowers, two long red silk tassels are attached to the sides, and a long silk ribbon is attached to the back, also decorated with embroidered blue flowers. 19th cenury.

Dimensions : L: 10 1/2 in., (26.5 cm.)

Condition : Good overall with expected signs of wear.