Photo of collection object Headdress Ornament
Headdress Ornament, 1800s-1900s. Copper-silver alloy, gilding, kingfisher feathers, glass beads, Overall: 7.2 x 5.1 cm (2 13/16 x 2 in.). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Ginaven, 2001.179.10. CC0.

Headdress Ornament

1800s-1900s

Maker Unknown

Chinese Art

Headdress Ornament, 1800s-1900s. China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). Copper-silver alloy, gilding, kingfisher feathers, glass beads; overall: 7.2 x 5.1 cm (2 13/16 x 2 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Ginaven 2001.179.10 Hair ornaments depicting flowers, butterflies, or birds were worn by ladies of the Manchu elite class. The iridescent blue feathers of kingfisher birds are inlaid in hairpins and headdresses.
Maker/Artist
Maker Unknown
Classification
Jewelry
Formatted Medium
Copper-silver alloy, gilding, kingfisher feathers, glass beads
Dimensions
Overall: 7.2 x 5.1 cm (2 13/16 x 2 in.)
Departments
Chinese Art
Accession Number
2001.179.10
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Ginaven
Rights Statement
CC0

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