Antique Art & Weaponry, September 30th, 2023
Lot 104:
Rare antique Chinese three hair pins made from laying kingfisher bird feathers on silver. The technique and the beautiful blue fluorescent feathers were highly prized and sought after in 19th century China.Kingfishers are tiny birds and it takes a lot of skill to use their feathers in this manner. The technique, called Tian-Tsui, means ?dotting with kingfishers? and involves adhering the feathers onto metal. This technique disappeared during the Chinese Revolution in the 1940 s. Lot professionally framed in display box. Size: 19 5/8" x 19 3/4". ~~. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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