Fine Chinese Paintings and Works of Art - 17th May 2022

Lot 480

A CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER HEADDRESS

Estimate £1,500 - £2,500 | Hammer £1400

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Description

A CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER HEADDRESS

QING DYNASTY

The metal frame adorned with mythical creatures, butterflies with spring-mounted antennae, swallows and stylised flowerheads, adorned with kingfisher feathers, simulated pearls, and a carved jadeite Buddha in a pagoda, with a metal mounted wood stand, 22cm wide. (2)

Provenance: a private collection, London.