Gilt silver hat emblem decorated with the Three Star Gods, Fu, Lu and Shou, holding a scroll with the words ‘Chang Ming Fu Gui’ ( 长命富贵) which means ‘Long Life and Wealth’. The three Gods or ‘Sanxing’ (三星) represent Prosperity (Fu), Status or Rank (Lu) and Longevity (Shou). Images of the Three Star Gods are commonly found in Chinese temples, in shops and in nearly every Chinese home. They are holding blossoms of a Lotus (Continuous Harmony), Osmanthus (Distinguished sons) and Peonies (Wealth and Honor). The God of Longevity is holding a branch with Peaches (Longevity). This emblem was attached to the back of a hat. Dangling from four chains are bells in the shape of Pomegranates (Many children) and Peaches (Longevity). The emblem is marked on the back Bao Shun (寳顺) who was probably the silversmith or retailer and Wenyin (:纹银) for ‘Silver’. It dates from the late Qing (1644 – 1912) to the early Republic period (1912 – 1947). Height without bells 3.8 cm. Width 6.8 cm. Depth 0.15 cm.