Chinese Mandarins Hat Box with Summer Hat, Qing Dynasty

A Chinese two tier Mandarins hat box with summer hat, Qing…
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A Chinese two tier Mandarins hat box with summer hat, Qing Dynasty, late 19th century, the octagonal hat box with a conical top, each panel with brass and copper woven geometric pattern, the top section enclosing a summer hat, the lower tier empty (typically for winter hat); the summer hat of split bamboo covered with yellow silk gauze, fringed with red cord, trimmed with brocade and topped with a coral knob for first-rank official. Height 701 cm, width 37 cm, depth 37 cm

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Tier - One or more under-shelves of a table or cabinet.

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