Antique Qing Dynasty 4 1/4" Tian-Tsui Hair Pin - 200621-E holidays A cabochon malachite gemstone is

A cabochon malachite gemstone is framed in 24k gold over sterling silver filigree snowflake setting

Qingming (tomb sweeping day) is a Chinese holiday dedicated to the memory of lost loved ones

as courtiers of the sixteenth century would have interpreted it

24k gold over brass base

We'll dance till sunrise

Antique Qing Dynasty 4 1/4" Tian-Tsui Hair Pin - 200621-E holidays A cabochon malachite gemstone isKnown as to the Chinese, Tian Tsui translates to "dotting with kingfishers". Its a traditional practice in which tiny kingfisher feathers were cut to size and incorporated into sterling silver and silver gilt jewelry to create a dazzling fluorescent blue finish. The technique was lost with the Chinese cultural revolution in the 1940's. Hair pin featuring flowers, center bead is missing. About 4 1 4" tall. The piece listed here is a one of a kind