The Phoenix Coronet of the Empress of the Ming Dynasty in the Palace Museum Collection is the best looking one
[Phoenix Coronet of Empress Xiaoduan of the Ming Dynasty in the Palace Museum Collection] is collected in the Treasure House of the Palace Museum. It was found in the Dingling Mausoleum of Emperor Wanli and dates from 1573-1620 AD. The state prohibits the exhibition of cultural relics outside the country.
The Phoenix Coronet is 48 cm tall, 27 cm high, and weighs 2,320 grams. It is inlaid with more than 100 unprocessed natural rubies and sapphires and more than 5,000 pearls.
The overall shape is solemn and the production is extremely exquisite. The craftsmanship used includes filigree, kingfisher feather inlay, inlay, etc.
The kingfisher feather inlay of this Phoenix Coronet is quite difficult. The kingfisher feather inlay area is large, and it looks rich and noble when paired with rubies and sapphires.