Antique Kingfisher Feather Hair Pin | China

Antique hair pin depicting a composition of flowers and leaves, finely decorated with remnants of kingfisher feathers and refined filigree details.
Two carnelian elements are placed at the center of the flowers, one of which is engraved and depicts a stylized human figure.

This ornament is an extremely fragile collector’s item, to be handled as little as possible and preserved with great care.

Provenience: China

Dimensions: 16 × 9.5 cm (6.3 × 3.7 inches).

Period: late 19th – early 20th century