Six Ornaments in the Form of Phoenixes, 17th-18th century. China. Gold, gold filigree, rubies, spinels, sapphires, pearls, paint © 2011 State Hermitage Museum

Daoist God of Longevity, 17th century. China. Gold; cast, embossed, chased, engraved, pounced © 2011 State Hermitage Museum

Pendant Ornament: Boy on a Qilin, 17th-18th century. China. Gold, gold filigree, paint © 2011 State Hermitage Museum

Hairpin, 18th century. China. Gold, silver, paint, pearls; filigree © 2011 State Hermitage Museum

Ring, 18th century. China. Gold; cast, engraved and enamelled © 2011 State Hermitage Museum