British museum049
Gilt silver openwork and filigree crown inlaid with kingfisher feathers and hardstones (some missing)
Late Ming - early Qing dynasty, 17th century AD
The decoration of this ornate crown of 'cage' construction includes flower heads, flaming pearls, dragons and phoenixes. It would have been worn by a lady of high birth.
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British museum049
Gilt silver openwork and filigree crown inlaid with kingfisher feathers and hardstones (some missing)
Late Ming - early Qing dynasty, 17th century AD
The decoration of this ornate crown of 'cage' construction includes flower heads, flaming pearls, dragons and phoenixes. It would have been worn by a lady of high birth.
1,181
views
3
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Uploaded on March 27, 2011
Taken on February 7, 2007