Two 19th century Qing Dynasty Mandarin hats from China. One black and red fabrics probably silk, the other with purple felt, with top tassels of woven braided orange and red. One surmounted with gilt bronze mounts and a 2nd rank Pink Coral button finial. The other mounted with 5th rank Rock Crystal. The 2nd rank hat i very good condition, the outer fabric of the other very worn with the inner card visible.
far eastern
