Description
Hair ornaments depicting flowers, butterflies, or birds were worn by ladies of the Manchu elite class.
Provenance
Howard L. Ginaven [1910–2005] and Marjorie Smith Ginaven [c. 1910–2006], Akron, OH, given to the Cleveland Museum of Art (?–2001); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (2001–)
Accession Number
2001.179.8
Medium
Copper-silver alloy, gilding, kingfisher feathers, glass beads
Dimensions
Overall: 11.5 x 2.1 cm (4 1/2 x 13/16 in.)
Classification
Jewelry
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. Ginaven