Button for a semi-official cap of a third-ranking official, Chinese art, Chinese culture, Qing 1644–1911, officials, emblems. Button composed of a blue glass ball mounted on a pin with a dome decorated with rosettes. 19th century, China. Jewelry, clothing; height 6.6 cm, diameter 3.1 cm., A single round blue glossy sphere with a small ornate gold floral cap attached to one side, resting on a reflective white surface that shows a faint mirror image; the visible colors are deep blue, gold, white, and subtle lighter blue highlights.
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Button for a semi-official cap of a third-ranking official, Chinese art, Chinese culture, Qing 1644–1911, officials, emblems. Button composed of a blue glass ball mounted on a pin with a dome decorated with rosettes. 19th century, China. Jewelry, clothing; height 6.6 cm, diameter 3.1 cm., A single round blue glossy sphere with a small ornate gold floral cap attached to one side, resting on a reflective white surface that shows a faint mirror image; the visible colors are deep blue, gold, white, and subtle lighter blue highlights.

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Button semi-official cap third-ranking official Chinese art Chinese culture Qing 1644–1911 officials emblems Button composed blue glass ball mounted pin dome decorated rosettes 19th century China Jewelry clothing height 6.6 cm diameter 3.1 cm single round blue glossy sphere small ornate gold floral cap attached side resting reflective white surface faint mirror image visible colors deep blue gold white subtle lighter blue highlights.

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