End of the Qing Dynasty – Set of 3 traditional silver hair ornaments - Silver - China - Early 20th century

Set of three traditional Chinese headdress ornaments, attributed to the end of the Qing Dynasty (late 19th – early 20th century), from the Chaozhou region (Teochew), Guangdong Province, China.

This set includes a traditional hairpin and two hat ornaments representing tigers.

Hairpin in silvered metal, presumed silver, adorned with three flexible spiral stems, ending in floral motifs and stylized buttons.

Its distinctive feature lies in its mobile mechanism: the decorative elements gently oscillate with movement and emit a light clink reminiscent of tiny bells.

Two small relief decorative plaques depicting tigers, made of silvered metal with a golden patina.

Characteristics:

* Origin: China, Chaozhou region (Guangdong), by attribution
* Era: Late Qing Dynasty, late 19th – early 20th century, attribution
* Material: Silvered metal, presumed silver, assay not tested
* Hairpin length: About 12.3 cm
* Tigers’ dimensions: About 2.9 cm each
* Total weight: 6.41 g
* Condition: Good antique condition, with natural patina, signs of oxidation and use consistent with the presumed age