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Kingfisher Feather and Coral 19th Century Flower Pin Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Jewelry: Pre 1900 item# 847943 (stock# 54-34)
click for details		Silk Road Gallery (203) 208-0771 $275
Iridescent blue kingfisher bird feathers were used to create the five petals of this 19th century Chinese pin that was most likely used as a hair ornament. Feathers from the tiny kingfisher bird decorated items used by the ladies of Chinese imperial courts for many centuries. Jewelry and other articles covered with the feathers were found in Tang Dynasty tombs. In the 18th century, the fashion developed for very large, intricate feather headpieces, and these can be seen worn by empresses and the ...click for details

Happiness Pendant, Five Bats Design Catalogue: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Jewelry: Pre 1900 item# 332635 (stock# 56-01)
click for details		Silk Road Gallery (203) 208-0771 $125
The five-bat design on this Chinese Qing Dynasty pendant is a pictorial rebus representing five blessings--health, wealth, virtue, longevity and lifelong protection from danger. The characters for "bat" and "happiness," both pronounced "fu," led centuries ago to the Chinese use of bat iconography on furniture, clothing and jewelry. The five-bat design took the use of this icon for happiness to new heights. This 19th century pendant has the five-bat design on both si ...click for details

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