19th Century Chinese Lotus Shoes Hairwork You can see a foggy

You can see a foggy version of yourself in the center but the edges are dark

In order to keep Napoleon and his troops at bay

There is loss of the exterior paint but does not detract

unidentified Assay mark

This gorgeous swag necklace is a later iteration hailing from the 1920s

19th Century Chinese Lotus Shoes Hairwork You can see a foggyA symbol of status and feminine beauty, the Chinese practice of foot binding dates back to the 10th century. In the foot binding custom, a young woman's foot would be broken and then tightly bound changing its size and shape and creating what is known as "lotus feet." Creating the illusion of smaller feet was highly sought after and celebrated once achieved. However, the process was said to be extremely painful and lead to lifelong disabilities.