A clumsy kid knocked over a valuable work of art during a gallery exhibition.
The gold phoenix crown is owned by beauty influencer Zhang Kaiyi.
It was painstakingly crafted from pure gold by her artist husband Zhang Yudong.
She wore the 2kg crown on her wedding day.
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It is valued at around £240,765 (CNY 2.27 million).
Experts estimate that the damage caused by the accident is about £42,420 (CNY 400,000)
The crown was on display at the X Museum in Beijing, China, for an exhibition featuring artwork by 87 artists.
The exhibition started in October and will run until January 2026.
During the exhibition, the young lad touched the glass case and the crown tumbled to the ground, sustaining notable damage.
Zhang, a beauty blogger with over 30 million followers across various online platforms, said the crown is invaluable as it was crafted by her husband for their wedding.
Although the piece is insured, she believes its value cannot be calculated solely on the weight of the gold, as reported by Need To Know.
She stated: “Therefore, I am seeking advice online on how best to calculate the damage.”
Based on the video, several Beijing lawyers said the boy’s parents or guardian could be held liable as he is a minor.
But a venue spokesperson previously stated that “the cover was not securely fixed”, which could mean they are partially liable.
Lawyers also said that, considering the crown’s characteristics and value, the display case should have been more stable and protective.
It’s unclear if the exhibitor displayed ‘do not touch’ signs on the piece before the accident.
In a follow-up post, Zhang pointed out that it was never her intention to seek compensation from the child’s family or to expose anyone for online content.
She also pointed out that the piece is fully insured and that she only wanted advise on how best to approach the claim.
Zhang said she wants a fair resolution and to prevent a similar incident happening again in the future.
The damaged crown is currently being assessed by experts as discussions continue.
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