Brooch

Description

Brooch or pinhead of kingfisher feathers in the shape of bamboo leaves with flower at centre of pink glass beads, sewn onto cloth, flanked by two Buddha Hand Citron and bats, also beads and coloured glass representing peaches: Chinese, early 20th century

Museum reference

V.2006.22

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Brooch, Pin / head

Production information

China, East Asia

Date

Early 20th century

Materials

Metal, Kingfisher feather, Glass, Bead, Paint, Cloth