Crown of the Sho Royal Family of the Ryukyu Kingdom
Description:Royal crown manufactured by Chinese Imperial Workshops. A rounded helmet with gold bands running front to back studded with beads of coral, crystal, jade, and glass. Helmet is pierced by a gold hairpin with a knob on one end.
Category | other,jewelry |
Reference Number | 00436 |
Materials | Gold; coral; crystal; jade; glass; silk |
Measurements | 18.40 x 21.80 cm; y: 14.60 cm |
Time Period | 18th-19th Century |
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