Qing Dynasty Kingfisher feather & Coral Hair Pin Antique VINTAGE 19th Century

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Qing Dynasty Kingfisher feather & Coral Hair Pin Antique VINTAGE 19th Century:
$89.00

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Description

This is a hair pin made from laying kingfisher bird feathers on silver metal. The technique and the beautiful blue fluorescent feathers were highly prized and sought after in 19th century China.Kingfishers are tiny birds and it takes a lot of skill to use their feathers in this manner. The technique, called tian-tsui, means “dotting with kingfishers” and involves adhering the feathers onto metal. This technique disappeared during the Chinese Revolution in the 1940′s.It\'s a fabulous piece of history.Size: 1 1/4\" wide x 2\" long

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  Qing Dynasty Kingfisher feather & Coral Hair Pin Antique VINTAGE 19th Century:
  $89.00