Late Qing Dynasty Silk Baby's Hat with Immortal Amulets

Chinese late Qing Dynasty silk baby's hat, c.1900, addorned…
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Chinese late Qing Dynasty silk baby's hat, c.1900, addorned with central amulet of the God of longevity flanked by amulets of the eight immortals, painted with floral spray to the top, shop label to inside catalogue note: Usually these hats were made in the home but this has has a name of the shop. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford

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  • Amulet - Often inscribed with a magic incantation or symbol, an amulet is an object worn as a charm to protect the wearer from an evil, such as disease or witchcraft.
  • 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.

  • 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.

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