A fine and rare Gold 'Phoenix' Headband
Mid-late Qing dynasty
The deeply arched band cleverly designed as three hinged segments, decorated with graceful lotus flowers framed by fine openwork borders, the top of the band adorned with nine carefully rendered models of phoenix worked in filigree technique, the back of each phoenix inset with a ruby cabochon and a pearl, its wings skillfully wired to create a dynamic effect, separated by eight pleasant blossoms each with layered filigree petals and surmounted with a central pearl bead.
7 5/8 in (19.3cm) diameter at widest