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Chinese Silver & Leather Theatre Opera / Wedding Tiered Phoenix Headdress, 1920s
Chinese Silver & Leather Theatre Opera / Wedding Tiered Phoenix Headdress, 1920s

Chinese Silver & Leather Theatre Opera / Wedding Tiered Phoenix Headdress, 1920s

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese Silver & Leather Theatre Opera / Wedding Tiered Phoenix Headdress, 1920s Silvered Metal & leather and embroidered Mandarin hat This Chinese silver & leather theatre opera/w...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Historical Memorabilia

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Chartreuse with Blue and Siver Details
Vintage Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Chartreuse with Blue and Siver Details

Vintage Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Chartreuse with Blue and Siver Details

Located in New York, NY

Dating back to the early 20th century, this headdress showcases the intricate craftsmanship and artistic traditions of Chinese opera.

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20th Century Chinese Qing Textiles

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Fabric, Paper

Vintage Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Silver/Turquoise, Rubine Red Pom-Poms
Vintage Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Silver/Turquoise, Rubine Red Pom-Poms

Vintage Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Silver/Turquoise, Rubine Red Pom-Poms

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise, silver, and gold colors with faux white pearls and rubine red and multi-color pom-poms, early 20th century, mounted on a custom,...

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

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Vintage Chinese Opera Headdress Orange Pom Poms
Vintage Chinese Opera Headdress Orange Pom Poms

Vintage Chinese Opera Headdress Orange Pom Poms

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress in gold with orange pom poms.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Chinese Opera Theater Headdress, Dragons
Chinese Opera Theater Headdress, Dragons

Chinese Opera Theater Headdress, Dragons

Located in New York, NY

Chinese opera theatre headdress, dragons. Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise enamel birds with red colored ornamentation, and dragons.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Stone, Enamel, Metal

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Rose Fan
Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Rose Fan

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Rose Fan

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H 21.5 in W 17 in D 11 in

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Rose Fan

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, rose fan. Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise enamel with red ruby ornamentation, mid-20th century, mounted on a custom black painted metal ...

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Metal

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Ears, Dragons, Ruby
Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Ears, Dragons, Ruby

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Ears, Dragons, Ruby

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, ears and dragons.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.      

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.  

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.  

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise, ox blood and silver colors with faux white and pink pearls, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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20th Century Asian Qing More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Metal

Antique Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress in Turquoise with Red Pom Poms
Antique Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress in Turquoise with Red Pom Poms

Antique Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress in Turquoise with Red Pom Poms

Located in New York, NY

Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise papier mâché with red colored pom poms and faux pearls, early 20th century, mounted on a custom black painted metal base.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Ming Mounted Objects

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Metal, Wire

Vintage Gold and Turquoise Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress Orange Pom Poms
Vintage Gold and Turquoise Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress Orange Pom Poms

Vintage Gold and Turquoise Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress Orange Pom Poms

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise and gold colors with orange pom poms.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Antique Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Turquoise/Silver, Red/Fuchsia Pom-Poms
Antique Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Turquoise/Silver, Red/Fuchsia Pom-Poms

Antique Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Turquoise/Silver, Red/Fuchsia Pom-Poms

Located in New York, NY

Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise and silver colors with red and fuchsia colored pom poms along with faux pearls, early 20th century, mounted on a custom black painted met...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Silver and Turquoise Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress Pink/Blue Pom Poms
Vintage Silver and Turquoise Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress Pink/Blue Pom Poms

Vintage Silver and Turquoise Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress Pink/Blue Pom Poms

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise and silver colors with pink and blue pom poms, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress in Turquoise with Midnight Blue Pom Poms
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress in Turquoise with Midnight Blue Pom Poms

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress in Turquoise with Midnight Blue Pom Poms

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese Opera theatre headdress with turquoise and white silk fabric, made to look like Kingfisher jewelry, with midnight blue pom poms.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Ruby Stone
Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Ruby Stone

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Ruby Stone

Located in New York, NY

Chinese opera theatre headdress, ruby stone. Chinese opera theatre headdress with ornate gold flowers, dangling tassels, and rooster.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Metal

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Ears and Dragons
Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Ears and Dragons

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Ears and Dragons

Located in New York, NY

Chinese opera theatre headdress, ears and dragons.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Gilded and Enamel Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Rose
Gilded and Enamel Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Rose

Gilded and Enamel Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Rose

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Rose. Chinese opera theatre headdress gilded and enamel with rose, pearls, turquoise flowers, beaded tassels, and red stones.

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20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Stone, Enamel, Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Gilded and Enamel Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Birdcage
Gilded and Enamel Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Birdcage

Gilded and Enamel Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Birdcage

Located in New York, NY

Chinese Opera Theatre headdress, birdcage. Chinese opera theatre headdress that is gilded with enamel birds flowers and decorated with pearls and natural stone.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Mounted Objects

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Stone, Enamel, Metal

Antique Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Turquoise/Silver, Black Pom-Poms
Antique Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Turquoise/Silver, Black Pom-Poms

Antique Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress, Turquoise/Silver, Black Pom-Poms

Located in New York, NY

Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise and silver colors with black pom poms along with faux pearls, early 20th century, mounted on a custom black painted metal base.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Pink/Blue Pom Poms, Early 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Pink/Blue Pom Poms, Early 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Opera Theatre Headdress, Pink/Blue Pom Poms, Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise and silver colors with pink and blue pom poms, early 20th century, mounted on a custom, black painted metal base.

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

Antique Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress in Turquoise and Coral Colored Pom Poms
Antique Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress in Turquoise and Coral Colored Pom Poms

Antique Chinese Theatre Opera Headdress in Turquoise and Coral Colored Pom Poms

Located in New York, NY

Chinese opera theatre headdress in turquoise with coral colored pom poms along with faux pearls, early 20th century, mounted on a custom black painted metal base.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Mounted Objects

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Metal

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Chinese Opera Headdress For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Chinese opera headdress you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each Chinese opera headdress for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and paper. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Chinese opera headdress, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right Chinese opera headdress, those designed in styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Chinese Opera Headdress?

Prices for a Chinese opera headdress start at $800 and top out at $6,500 with the average selling for $2,667.

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