The birds in the tree
These miniature jade birds perching on the golden tree, were previously either haipin or button adornments for upper class Qing (1644-1912) ladies.
Thanks, Sit for the drawing of the tree.
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Friday, August 21, 2009
RECYCLING JADE 1
The birds in the tree
These miniature jade birds perching on the golden tree, were previously either haipin or button adornments for upper class Qing (1644-1912) ladies.
Thanks, Sit for the drawing of the tree.
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