*NO RESERVE* Chinese Manchu Military Officer's Ceremonial Helmet / Court Guard Helmet, Circa 19th Century, de-accessioned from museum. Conical lacquer crown with three blue satin and brocade flaps edged in black and set with brass studs throughout, fastened in the front with two gilt metal ball and loop toggle buttons. Lined with blue silk. The crown partially painted in gilt with phoenix flanges, key-fret borders and dragons. Embellished with red stones. The spike with long red hair and a fur finial. Old museum collection number on interior lining.
This helmet was de-accessioned from The Reading Public Museum Collection in Reading, Pennsylvania.
OVERALL LENGTH FROM TOP OF FINIAL TO BOTOM OF SIDE FLAP: 96 cm (37.8 in)
CONDITION: Staining to interior lining. Losses to lacquer and gilt. Deterioration of the black satin trim, blue satin and brocade ribbon. Wear to fur finial. Fur finial is detached from spike, interior wood peg is broken. (SEE PHOTOS BELOW)
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