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China; Northern China 19th c. silk Width: 6.75" (17cm) Depth: 7" (18cm) Height: 10.5" (27cm) |
 Detail: side view Chinese children's hats were designed to protect the child from sickness, ward off evil spirits, and also imbue the child with important qualities such as wealth, health, courage, academic success, happiness, long life, grace, and beauty. These hats were full of symbolism. The front of this hat features the face of a black tiger and the top features the face of a green dragon. This hat is in fair to good condition with some fading and soiling of the fabric, as would be expected of a hat of this age. |
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