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Chinese Ming Dynasty Silver Nine Phoenix Coronet Crown, 16th/17th Century
About the Item
An amazing and rare Chinese silver Nine Phoenix Coronet or Crown, Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644), late 16th to early 17th century, China.
A delicate and exquisite Chinese Ming Dynasty silver "Nine Phoenix Coronet". The coronet, or crown, features a headband crafted as a band of scrolling clouds and was originally treated with a gold wash. Separately cast silver phoenixes with outstretched wings and a large tail plume are attached to the headband. Each phoenix holds a large chime suspended from a delicate chain held in its beak. Each large chime with a further set of nine chimes, arranged in groups of three, joined by separate hanging chains.
This type of headdress was reserved only for the highest ranking concubines of imperial court, with the number of phoenixes (nine being the maximum) designating their rank - the more phoenixes on the crown, the higher her rank.
Exhibited at the Heritage Museum of Asian Art, Chicago, IL, 2017 - 2019.
- Dimensions:Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Diameter: 6.5 in (16.51 cm)
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- Period:Early 17th Century
- Date of Manufacture:Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644)
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Very good for age; silver tarnished, missing the central phoenix, very minor losses to the hanging elements.
- Seller Location:Austin, TX
- Reference Number:1stDibs: U1201168947188
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