Silver Hair Ornament with Kingfisher Feather

Description:

Silver Hair Ornament with Kingfisher Feather , China, of lotus flower and scrolling leaf design with a crane, in two layers, the cut feathers pasted on stiffened support outlined with slivers of silver, some details painted in malachite green, lapis lazuli, and coral (some flaking off),lg. 6 1/2 in.
Estimate $600-800

some slivers of silver detached, some mineral pigment flaking off, otherwise in good condition.


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