dance-hat BM-As1906-1226.43

Period:Unknown Production date:20thC(early)
Materials:silk, wood, cane (?), gold (?), paper (?),
Technique:satin, damask, appliqué,

Dimensions:Diameter: 44.50 centimetres

Description:
A dance-hat; wide, circular brim, pointed top (kept rigid with cane (?) stick). Made from black satin silk cloth; underside lined with red silk damask cloth (large-scale cloud motifs). Cloth attached to wooden hoop. Appliquéd motifs around crown: a disc with crescent moon beneath (?) at centre front; ‘eye’ with single deer antler (?) alternating with skull (satin silk; gold leaf (?) on paper (?)). Red and white cords interlaced on brim to form six-pointed star. Four straps. Small holes.
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Comments:British & Medieval Register, v. , p.88; B&M Extracts (1903-1921), pp.90-94; Temporary Register (1861-1921), p.117. Majority of collection is in Oriental Department at 1996.B&M Register notes “With leather-covered wooden case and linen overall” – these not found with hat at 12/1992. See: http://tibet.prm.ox.ac.uk/