FIVE CHINESE GILT METAL AND KINGFISHER FEATHER HAIRPINS AND A PLAQUE

QING DYNASTY

One decorated with a filigree dragon amongst clouds and with five tassels in pearl, jade and other hardstones, another with four geese and a central shou character, the others with designs of butterflies, fruit and flowering foliage, and an enamel hairpin modelled as a peacock, 16.3cm. (7)

Provenance: a private collection, London.