[X] INLAID KINGFISHER FEATHER PIN, TIAN-TSUI 點翠
China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Metallic rod decorated with coral beads, cornelian and kingfisher feathers in particular At the top, a blooming flower around which a dragonfly flies. An element that was originally intended to be inserted into a woman's headdress. Modern base for exhibition (missing, jumping, the dragonfly detached).
H (maximum): 17 cm
A KINGFISHER FEATHERS HAIRPIN, TIAN-TSUI 點翠
China, Qing Dynasty, 19th century
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