#33 Chinese Child’s Rabbit Hat

Object/Artifact

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

033 Chinese

Description

Traditional Chinese child’s hat fashioned in dark blue textile in the form of a stylized rabbit. The cap features dimensional ears and facial details accented with colorful embroidery, appliqué, metallic-thread work, and decorative trim. Floral motifs ornament the sides, while a contrasting green neck flap extends from the back and long ties secure the hat beneath the chin. Animal-form children’s hats were traditionally associated with auspicious and protective symbolism.

Made/Created

Time Period

Late Qing Dynasty / Early Republic Period

Place

* Untyped Place

China

Disposition

Disposition Method

Transfer

Date Disposed

Apr 24, 2018

Transferred/Sold To

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#33 Chinese Child’s Rabbit Hat