Wu Zetian Brooch Red Dragons Breath Rose Austrian Crystal Empress Wu

This is a new addition to our Chinese hairpin brooch series, a long-awaited release. Our Chinese hairpin brooch series has featured hairpins that adorned the hair of historical beauties, often those with tragic fates. The new series introduces China's three most infamous female villains. A surprising bloom of evil!? Some may turn away, saying "I don't like evil women"... but we're presenting this as a trilogy. This is the second piece in the series. We'll introduce them in chronological order of their lives. The other brooches subtly visible around are the first and third pieces. A bloom of evil must first be beautiful! Furthermore, this piece is an unprecedented, extra-large size. Please take a look at the intricate details that have been meticulously crafted...! When I brought my work to a certain place or won an award in a certain contest, I received advice to use higher quality materials. This new Chinese hairpin brooch series is one answer to that feedback. As a response to the call for quality, I've gathered various components with beautiful designs down to the smallest detail. I believe Wu Zetian has turned out close to the image of an evil woman that everyone expects. Wu Zetian is the only female emperor in Chinese history who rose to the throne on her own. She became Empress consort to Emperor Gaozong of Tang and later established the Wu Zhou dynasty, replacing the Tang dynasty. Perhaps many of you are more familiar with the name Empress Wu (Sokuten Bukō)? The name Empress Wu comes from the fact that, according to her dying wish, she was buried with the honors of an Empress after her death. It is said that in modern China, she is often referred to as Wu Zetian. She possessed rare talent, discovering and promoting capable individuals one after another. Her reign is considered to have been peaceful for the common people, as there were no peasant rebellions. Her strength in pursuing her ideals, deflecting all malice directed at her, might be seen not as an evil woman of the past, but as an ideal figure today. Wu Zetian, with her many bloody anecdotes, has the color red, like blood, as her theme color. It is lavishly adorned with Swarovski crystal chandelier parts and pearls, with a subtle touch of Dragon's Breath. Searching for a Chinese weapon motif, I looked for a Green Dragon Crescent Blade part but couldn't find one. Instead, I chose heavy black nickel-colored parts and spear-like design pins. Although the Green Dragon Crescent Blade wouldn't historically match... The sixth image is a comparison with Yang Guifei (right), who was the largest in our Chinese hairpin brooch series until now. Can you grasp the scale? The beginning of the evil woman also features a rose. When I received it, the color was a deep black-red that didn't quite fit the Heart Bouquet aesthetic, and it sat unused until now. It's finally awakened. At Heart Bouquet, we don't force the parts to fit the work; we let the work evolve around the parts. The seventh image shows all three pieces of this evil woman trilogy. The other two pieces are introduced on separate pages. Daji: https://jp.pinkoi.com/product/NZPPTaxN Empress Dowager Cixi: https://jp.pinkoi.com/product/pbfCGR3u All the pieces in the evil woman series are one-of-a-kind. This is due to the selling price, which is inevitably high in these times, the uncertain demand for "evil women," and the fact that limited materials were poured into a single piece. ^^ If you like it, please don't hesitate and consider purchasing it soon... To ensure you can use it with peace of mind, a silicone brooch stopper is included. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ7W5MLoA2A ☆----------------- Hoping this reaches you, who might be interested History / Chinese History / World History / Chinoiserie / Art Nouveau / Dragon's Breath / Roses / Chic / Elegant / Strong Women / Cool / Mature / Mature & Cute / Museum Hopping / Wanting to be a Different Me / -----------------☆ ◇ ◇ ◇ The dangling parts are delicately crafted. Also, the Swarovski crystal chandelier parts (red teardrops) are prone to chipping if struck, so please handle them with care. The components are attached to the base with fishing line. They may feel slightly loose, but they are securely fastened to prevent detachment, so you can use them with confidence. Beads are arranged to minimize the visibility of the base setting, but due to the need to secure the components with the setting's prongs, the base may be visible around those areas. Due to its weight, please avoid using this on fabrics where the needle holes might be noticeable. Before purchasing, please carefully check the "Size" and "Materials" of the artwork. Colors may appear differently on screen than in person. If you have any questions, please contact us. Product images are taken in natural light unless otherwise specified. Materials: Glass, Metal, Resin, Nylon Size: Approx. 11cm (height) x 7.5cm (width)