Caption

Button for a semi-official cap of a sixth-ranking official., Chinese art; Chinese culture. Qing dynasty 1644–1911. Officials; emblems. Button composed of a milky-white glass ball mounted on a pin with a dome decorated with rosettes. 19th century, China. Clothing, jewelry. Height 6.4 cm; diameter 3.2 cm., A decorative object composed of a smooth white spherical top mounted on an ornate metallic stand, with the stand featuring an intricate cluster of small rounded decorative elements and filigree details in a warm golden-bronze color, a small circular base in a darker bronze supporting the piece, and a subtle reflection of the object visible on the glossy surface beneath; visible colors include white, golden-bronze, darker bronze, and pale gray in the background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A29_135

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Rights managed

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77.3Mb (485.8Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4501 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Button semi-official cap sixth-ranking official Chinese art Chinese culture Qing dynasty 1644–1911 Officials emblems Button composed milky-white glass ball mounted pin dome decorated rosettes 19th century China Clothing jewelry Height 6.4 cm diameter 3.2 cm decorative object composed smooth white spherical top mounted ornate metallic stand stand featuring intricate cluster small rounded decorative elements filigree details warm golden-bronze color small circular base darker bronze supporting piece subtle reflection object visible glossy surface beneath visible colors include white golden-bronze darker bronze pale gray background.