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The accessories of hairdressing around the world and their history
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Chinese hairpick, bat motif
Asia
China
Width : 3 1/4 inch
Height : 4 3/8 inch
Depth : 1/8 inch
The kingfisher feathers are symbol of happiness and faithfulness in wedding. Bat motif, "bian fu" in Chinese is a symbol of good luck. It stands on a medicinal leave "lingzhi" Which brings good luck too.
A FLEUR DE TETE
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Late Qing dynasty
Feather
Gilt silver
Animalist
Mandchu
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