Early 1900s Chinese Dragon Brooch, Kingfisher Feathers, Silver : Erie Basin Antiques

		Early 1900s Chinese Dragon Brooch, Kingfisher Feathers, Silver

Materials:		Silver and Kingfisher Feathers, as well as other colored feathers.

Date:		Early 1900s

Size:		1 5/8 x 1 1/4 Inches

Condition:		Good. Several of the inlaid feather pieces are missing.

Description:		A dragon brooch intricately inlaid with Kingfisher and other colored feathers. Kingfisher feathers have been used in Chinese hair ornaments for 2000 years. In the late 19th and early 20th century, jewelry and ornaments inlaid with the feathers became common souvenirs of China. This little brooch dates to the early 1900s, and retains its original "China" label on the backside.

Price:		$75.00

		SOLD

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