A Chinese 'tiger' hat , 19th-20th century, a child's hat in the shape of a tiger with a tail, embroidered with butterflies, insects, birds and flowers (30.5cm…

A Chinese 'tiger' hat , 19th-20th century, a child's hat in the shape of a tiger with a tail, embroidered with butterflies, insects, birds and flowers (30.5cm long; wood stand) (2) Provenance: The contents of Thornton House, Clare. Condition Report: The hat with a collection of dust and dirt throughout. Staining to the underside of the cap. Some fraying to the appliques. Silk tired and faded. The stand has some knocks to the base.

Category

Asian art

Location

Stansted Mountfitchet

Dimensions

L 30.5 cm