a necklace composed of a number of the dress ornaments (diamond ornaments for sewing on to court dresses) was sold in the past couple of years. A diamond bow brooch and choker surfaced and were sold as well.
--Previous Message-- : Were there two consort crowns? I see one on : each side of the emperor's crown, one is : nestled next to the famous nuptial crown. : They look very similar, I wonder why the : redundancy. : I also wonder about the ostrich feather fan, : as well as the Chinese fan- were these : considered particularly precious, warranting : their display on the table? : : Did any of the smaller pieces get sold by : the Soviets, and are currently in existence? : : :