These dangle earrings 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 kingfisher feather (tian-tsui) finish depicts a leaf dangling from a stylized fish and is accented with a cicada. 1 1/2 inches tall with french hook ear wires.
Antique Qing Dynasty Tian-Tsui Leaf Earrings
SKU: ANT E 1111
- Height:
1
1/2
inches
(3.81 cm)
- Metal:
- 925 Sterling Silver
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