Amusing silver hat ornament in the shape of the God of Longevity, Shou Lao. The ornament once graced the front of a child’s hat. For a child’s hat with Shou Lao see Quick Find 3325. It dates from the late Qing (1644 – 1912) to the early Republic period (1912 – 1947). Height 5.2 cm. Width 1.8 cm. Depth 1.6 cm.