Silver hat emblem depicting the God of Longevity, Shou Lao riding a Deer which is also a symbol of a Long Life. The cloud base confirms that he is an Immortal. Clouds also symbolize the ‘Granting of all wishes’. The emblem dates from the late Qing (1644 – 1912) to the early Republic period (1912 – 1947). Height 4.0 cm. Width 2.7 cm. Depth 1.2 cm.