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Manchu-style Gold-plated Sliver Earring Embellished with Kingfisher Feathers

Qing Dynasty

Museum of Ethnic Costumes, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology

Museum of Ethnic Costumes, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology
Beijing, China

This gold-plated silver earing was made on the combination of chasing, filigree inlaying and tian-tsui. Kingfisher feathers were painstakingly glued onto the surface of the silver ornament coated with gold powder, making it lustrous and gorgeous.

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  • Title: Manchu-style Gold-plated Sliver Earring Embellished with Kingfisher Feathers
  • Date: Qing Dynasty
  • Original Source: http://www.biftmuseum.com/
  • Physical format: 5.5cm×4.2cm;5.3cm×4.5cm
  • Ethnic group: Manchu
Museum of Ethnic Costumes, Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology

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