Headdress Ornament
Description
Hair ornaments depicting flowers, butterflies, or birds were worn by ladies of the Manchu elite class.
Object Information
Date Created:
1700s or 1800s
Local ID:
2001.179
Credit Line:
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Ginaven
Dimensions:
8.1 x 8.5 cm (3 3/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Materials:
Copper-silver alloy, gilding, kingfisher feathers, glass beads
Period:
Qing Dynasty
Rights:
Public Domain