HEADBAND FOR CHILDREN
HEADBAND FOR CHILDREN
Silk
China, Tribal Art, Qing, 19th – early 20th century
A particularly amusing, handcrafted headband for a small child. Both ears are provided with flexible earflaps (to cover or expose the respective eye), mouth with teeth and tongue, beard, appliqué of a character for “king” on the forehead and nose are attached. Sequins sewn onto the earflaps, black headband.
Dimensions: HEIGHT 9.5 CM, WIDTH (HEAD) 14 CM
Condition: Good preservation and color vitality
Provenance: From the collection of an Austrian diplomat