Chinese Qing Dynasty Mandarin Court woven coral hat finial button.btja100(e)

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty woven coral seed bead hat button that became a finial during formal court ceremonies. The coral finial was used for 2nd rank officials. This button is in excellent condition. No missing beads. The metal snap that attached the finial to the hat is not present on this button.Measures 1" x 1". circa late 19th century.