A Manchu Ladys Headdress Liangbatou
Auction Date: November 12, 2021
Estimate: Estimate: 500 - 800
Sold for: $1,200
Lot: 3037
Late Qing Dynasty.
The tall headdress is structured by wireframes covered with black silk, embellished with artificial flowers and tassels, parted to each side of the head, with woven horsehair cap extensions.
Width 19 inches (48.2 cm).
Provenance: Sale of items to benefit the Monterey History and Art Association. This non-profitassociation has been a guiding force in preservingMontereys history since the founding of the association in 1931. Guarding Montereys precious historic assets and the preservation and presentation of its historical heritage for future enjoyment has been made possible by citizens who care and give generously of their time and resources.
The Associations mission is to sharethe histories and the diverse legacies of people, stories, and places that continue to shape Monterey. It possesses extensive collections of furnishings, paintings, photographs, costumes, books, manuscripts, and other artifacts focused on Monterey and California.