Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Hetian Jade Hair Pin Silver Mounted Circa 1800s
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:18384 | Colour: White |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Material: Jade and silver |
| Era: 1800s | Originating Region: China |
Excellent qualityantique Chinese hetian white jade hair pin sterling silver mount.This is a fantasticold hair pin from the late Qing Dynasty circa 1880s. Guarantee genuine.The hair pin is madeof the precious hetian jade. The hand carved motif features scroll works andwhat looks like the tail of a phoenix.The mount is made ofsterling silver.Hetian white jade is aprecious jade nephrite came from the Xinjiang Province. It has been a favourite ofChinese connoisseurs for carvings of any ima...ginable kind throughout the centuries.Hetian jade issupposed to have extinct therefore it has become very highly priced and hard tocome by.This is a genuinehetian white jade hair pin and of the period stated.I have included a photographof a Qing lady wearing one of this hair pins for your interest. Most of thesehair pins were worn on top of a hairdo or used to hold a chignon on the backExcellent condition.Length: 13.2 cmWeight: 8.2 grams'Most of my collectionis one of a kind. I bought the items because I liked it for myself. They werenever intended to be resold. Each item has a story and when possible, I handcarried in my luggage from all over the world to bring back to Australia. Someof the items have travelled a long way away and some of the items has been withme for 65 years. I am now retired and need to downsize. I will not be able tobuy a similar item again and definitely not able to sell it at the same price.If you buy an item from me it most likely is the only one I have. Not only youare buying an item you are also buying 50 years of experience. Thanks for bidding.'I only accept Paypal.I have a 5 business days shipping policy however if I can send earlier I will.Thank you.I am happy to combinepostage.Check out my other items!Be sure to add me toyour favourites list!
