hair ornament, Cai Xinchun

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Cai Xinchun, hair ornament
late 1800s–early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Cai Xinchun, artist
hair ornament, late 1800s–early 1900s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Where object was made: China
Material/technique: gold filigree; pearl; brass; jade; glass; diancui
Dimensions:
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 17.5 x 9 cm
Object Height/Width (Height x Width): 6 7/8 x 3 9/16 in
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.0324
Not on display

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Salina Art Center: Shattering the Void: Realms of Meaning in East Asian Art

This hair ornament features a phoenix, a mythological bird that only appears in places blessed with peace and prosperity. The blue inlay of the bird’s feathers is made from real feathers from a kingfisher.

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