Accessory - Five Chinese Toggle Robe Buttons, 19 th C

Historical information

Chinese toggle robe buttons, from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Known as Mandarin buttons or robe toggles, these ornate fasteners were traditionally sewn onto silk court robes and jackets.

Physical description

Five Chinese toggle robe buttons, Spherical fasteners crafted from gilt brass or gold-coated bronze with detailed embossed floral pattern.

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