Though the kingfisher feathers have fallen off, their elegance remains undiminished

Kingfisher feather art is a traditional Chinese gold and silver jewelry craft that originated in the Han Dynasty and was especially popular during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. It involves carefully affixing the bright blue feathers from the back of a kingfisher onto a pre-made gold or silver base, creating exquisitely beautiful patterns. It is commonly used to make head ornaments, hairpins, earrings, screens, fans, and other types of jewelry and artworks. 🎞️🎞️🎞️🎞️ Over time, particularly due to factors such as humidity, high temperatures, or physical friction, the feathers on kingfisher jewelry may gradually lose their luster, fade, or even fall off. Antique kingfisher feather jewelry, due to its age, is even more prone to becoming fragile and deteriorating naturally. 📷📷📷📷 It's quite poetic to occasionally see such half-fallen kingfisher feather art in a museum.