689 Charming Embroidered Chinese Child's Tiger Hat
Charming Embroidered Chinese Child’s Tiger Hat. Colorful silk embroidery on gold and silver foil applique covers much of the tiger including the hat top and the back wind flap; Chinese character “wang” for “king” on the tiger’s forehead indicates that the tiger is the king of the animals; Butterflies symbolize happiness peonies represent prosperity and wealth, and phoenix provides joy and peace; good brown cotton lining; fine condition; c 1890-1900; northern China; 18” circumference.
Charming Embroidered Chinese Child’s Tiger Hat. Colorful silk embroidery on gold and silver foil applique covers much of the tiger including the hat top and the back wind flap; Chinese character “wang” for “king” on the tiger’s forehead indicates that the tiger is the king of the animals; Butterflies symbolize happiness peonies represent prosperity and wealth, and phoenix provides joy and peace; good brown cotton lining; fine condition; c 1890-1900; northern China; 18” circumference.