DepartmentTextiles-Asia
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Artist
Artist Not Recorded
Place madeChina, East Asia, Asia
MediumBrass, kingfisher feathers, gold, coral
Dimensionsoverall: 8 CM H (BUTTERFLIES)
Object numberA.1965.13.4
DescriptionSemi-circle of wire with enlarged ends, which fits over the top of the head. To the top is attached two butterflies, made of very fine blue and blue-green feathers stuck to the inner core of fiber material. Outlined in gold.
ca 1960
c. 1970
Late 19th century
c. 1920
21st century
CA 1960, staff