SEVEN CHINESE KINGFISHER FEATHER HAIR ORNAMENTS

QING DYNASTY/REPUBLIC PERIOD

Comprising: three head bands and four plaques, Tianhua, variously decorated with butterflies hovering above blossoming flowers; a pair of lion dogs and brocade balls; a pair of dragons and a flaming pearl compass; and a goldfish, each embellished with kingfisher feathers, four with coloured hardstones, 21.7cm max. (7)

Provenance: a private collection, London.