California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 March 12, 2016  March 12, 2016

 Lot # 1060 
A RARE KINGFISHER BLUE FILIGREE HEADDRESS    清 點翠鎏金累絲鳳冠


  • Dimension: Height: 11 1/4 in (28.6 cm) Width: 12 3/4 in (32.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $25000
  • Estimate To: $45000

Possibly from Qing Imperial court, the headdress is exquisitely ornate with gilt bronze filigree covered with kingfisher blue worked into various shapes, including dragon,qilin,phoenix, flowers, further inlaid with white jade, tourmaline, pearl bead, agate, and other semi-precious stones. Late 19th century.