Antique Qing Dynasty Tian-Tsui Frog and Flower Hoop Earrings

These hooped earrings featuring floralb buds hanging from a frog embellished hoop are antiques that originate from the Qing Dynasty, where a noble woman would have worn an intricate design such as this for a special occasion.

Antique stock, made by hand in the late 19th or early 20th century. Gilded silver with a hint of the original kingfisher feather (tian-tsui) finish depicting a dragon. 2 1/4 inches tall with french hook ear wires.