Description:
Ornamental Kingfisher Feather Hairpins, China, 19th/20th century, with jade, coral, glass, and glass pearls, one long pin in the form of a flower vase and arrangement with a butterfly, and two short pins with floral motifs, long pin lg. 6 1/4, short lg. 3 in.
Estimate $800-1,000
Kingfisher feather loss particularly to vase, one short pin, the other short pin missing an inlay.
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Keywords
ChinaSuhyung Kim
Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3263
Helen Eagles
Deputy Director, Asian Works of Art
508-970-3132
Asian Works of Art
With expertise and a passion for the treasures of China, Japan, Korea and India, the Asian Works of Art department offers the best of Asian art at auction, from antiquities to contemporary works.