#697 Orange Tiger Chinese Hat with Endless Knot for longevity on its tongue. Not only will the tiger scare away evil spirits its Endless Knot, also known as a Lucky Knot will bring longevity and good fortune. The orange brocade tiger body is trimmed with decorative black twisted silk couched into designs as well as black silk braided stripes; Whiskers under the good mouth appear to be human hair; lining is a commercial print cotton and brocade; overall in fair to good condition; early 20th c; Han Chinese; 19.5” circumference
