All Qing political and military personnel above the rank of bailiff had to wear a kind of weft hat., the hat knob denoting the Manchu official rank. This winter hat consists of a black cloth skullcap with upturned brim, red silk tassel decoration and coral knob denoting an official of 2nd rank, presented in original leather and metal conical case.

Hat approx. 7 x 9 x 8 in.

Case retains original paper label affixed to the lid.

Hat with age appropriate wear and losses.

$600 - 900