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• Auction House:
  Bonhams Australia
• Sale Name:
  Elegant Embellishments Featuring the Hsiao Family collection
• Sale Date:
  08 Aug 2021 ~ 2pm (AEST)
• Lot #:
  10
• Lot Description:
  A Group of Four Gold Filigree Hair Ornaments
  Ming dynasty
  the inlaid ornaments 3.7cm and 6.5cm long, the phoenix ornaments approx. 2.1cm long each, (4).
• Provenance:
  The Hsiao Family collection
• Notes:
  The two gold examples inlaid with precious stones are the decorative top of a type of hairpins during the Ming dynasty, called xiao cha, or small pin. Each is fixed with a small tube to the back, for the addition of the legs, usually flat shaped, of such hairpins. The design of xiao cha is usually of floral motif or similar objects in three dimension, as are of the pieces in this lot. The inlay technique is prevalent in Ming dynasty headdresses, hairpins, and ornaments. For the possible usage of the 'phoenix' pieces, see notes of lot 15.
• Estimate:
  A$800 - 1,200
• Realised Price:
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• Category:
  Oriental

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