Kingfisher carved in dark Siberian nephrite, with rose diamond eyes and chased gold claws, by Henrik Wigström, 1900. Royal Collection.
Purchased either by King Edward VII in 1907 or the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VIII) in 1913
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Detail of Elizabeth I’s extravagant farthingale-flared dress, with embroidery attributed to Bess of Hardwick, featuring insects, animals, snakes, fish (& a dragon), intermingled with pearls, roses, irises & Elizabeth’s favourite pansies (Hilliard studio, 1590s)
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Hundreds of wholesale vendors in Bangkok are selling black clothing — several with hefty discounts — to honor former Queen Sirikit after she died at age 93. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/11/03/thailand-queen-business-mourning/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #thailand #death #royalty
