Antique Chinese Kingfisher Hair Pin & Jade Pendant with Auspicious Symbols
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Description
Antique Chinese Kingfisher Feather Pin & Jade Cabochon Pendant Surrounded by Auspicious Symbols
For your consideration is a beautiful Kingfisher feather stick or hair pin. The pin has striking stacked elements giving it dimensionality. The feathered portion of the pin measures 3" x 1 1/4" with the pin measuring 2 7/8" in length. The pin is in excellent condition with no damage, breaks, missing pieces or heavy wear. The jade cabochon pendant is surrounded by a gold tone metal (not tested) composed of alternating bats and 'lu' symbols. The bat symbolizes health, longevity and happiness while the round 'lu' character is a symbol for wealth. The jade cabochon measures 22mm x 16mm. No markings are noted.
Provenance: From a Private Collection iin Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Keywords: court hair ornament pin filigree gilt gold gilded china asian jewelry fashion accessory
For your consideration is a beautiful Kingfisher feather stick or hair pin. The pin has striking stacked elements giving it dimensionality. The feathered portion of the pin measures 3" x 1 1/4" with the pin measuring 2 7/8" in length. The pin is in excellent condition with no damage, breaks, missing pieces or heavy wear. The jade cabochon pendant is surrounded by a gold tone metal (not tested) composed of alternating bats and 'lu' symbols. The bat symbolizes health, longevity and happiness while the round 'lu' character is a symbol for wealth. The jade cabochon measures 22mm x 16mm. No markings are noted.
Provenance: From a Private Collection iin Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
Keywords: court hair ornament pin filigree gilt gold gilded china asian jewelry fashion accessory
Condition
Please use all images as addendum to condition statement. Items are in excellent condition with no damage, breaks, missing pieces or repairs. Jade pendant may have been an element of a larger piece of jewelry at one time and was modified to the form it is in now. Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Cosas Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
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Antique Chinese Kingfisher Hair Pin & Jade Pendant with Auspicious Symbols
Estimate $150 - $300
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