Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art - 17th May 2022
Lot 479
A CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER OPERA HEADDRESS
Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £800
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Description
A CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER OPERA HEADDRESS
QING DYNASTY/REPUBLIC PERIOD
The arched paper headband applied with kingfisher decoration, a row of spring-mounted butterflies, with two scaly dragons on each side, embellished with red pom poms, suspending strands of simulated pearls, glass stones and beads, 26cm wide.
Provenance: a private collection, London.