The Ornamented Being

Ornamented: -verb: Adorn; beautify. Be·ing: -noun: Fulfillment of possibilities; essential completeness.

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Imperial concubine’s winter court hat, 1644-1911 (Qing dynasty). Sable, pearls, gold, tourmaline, red silk floss. Height 21 cm x width 25 cm x depth 26 cm. On loan from the Palace Museum, Beijing. © The Palace Museum, Beijing

With the full court dress ensemble the imperial concubines would wear a phoenix crown

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  amazing - never thought about combining metal ornament on...hat - a good way to integrate...
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