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A FINE AND RARE GOLD ‘PHOENIX’ HEADBAND
Mid-late Qing dynasty
The deeply arched band cleverly designed as three hinged segments,
decorated with graceful lotus flowers framed by fine openwork
borders, the top of the band adorned with nine carefully rendered
models of phoenix worked in filigree technique, the back of each
phoenix inset with a ruby cabochon and a pearl, its wings skillfully
wired to create a dynamic effect, separated by eight pleasant
blossoms each with layered filigree petals and surmounted with a
central pearl bead.
dimensions??
US$180,000 - 220,000
清中晚期 嵌珍珠寶石金鳳冠一件
While there appear to be no published examples of this type, the
superb quality of the hairpiece suggests use by the Imperial Court; the
subject matter suggests it was made for informal use or used most
likely by a bride during the wedding ceremony or for important court
event. The symbol of the phoenix was associated with the Empress.
In the official portrait of the Empress Xiaozhuangwen (1613 -1688)
she is seen to be wearing a differently designed crown decorated with
phoenix each holding pearls.
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