Posted By: Bill H
Posted Date: May 27, 2009 (12:06 AM)
Hi Rat & DaveJ,
I'm a day late but wish to vote for Chinese origins too. I'd also speculate that the item may be a hair ornament.
A quick Google search turned up nothing I could spot on the name Zhang Sen that appeared to be connected to antique metal ornamentation. The name would be transcribed "Changsen" in Japanese, but does not seem to be common in Japan.
Here's a picture of a Chinese pewter box with another such fanciful insect.
Regards,
Bill H.
