Headdress
MediumMetal, gem stones, glass
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. R.H. Holcomb
Object number1970.18.32
DescriptionMongolian bride's headdress of silver encrusted with turquoise and coral. Silver braid appliqued in all over design of Chinese knots and scrolls. Top has placque in opening set with oval coral. Two side flaps on hinges. Two smaller plaques on rings with three strands of red beads. Hinged long piece over forehead.On View
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China
Herbert Wheaton Congdon
[not after 1965].
18th century or early 19th century
c. 1930
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