16.12.2025 21:46
In a museum in Beijing, the capital of China, a special crown made of approximately 2 kilograms of gold fell to the ground after a child touched the display case. The fallen gold crown had been specially made to be worn at the wedding of beauty phenomenon Zhang Kaiyi. It was reported that the crown sustained damage amounting to around £42,000 as a result of the incident.
A special crown made of approximately 2 kilograms of gold, displayed in a museum in Beijing, the capital of China, fell to the ground due to an unfortunate accident. It was reported that the artwork, exhibited in a glass case, toppled over when a child, who was visiting the exhibition with their mother, touched the display.
The incident occurred at the X Museum in Beijing. Security camera footage shows that after the child made contact with the display, the gold crown, valued at around £240,000, fell to the ground. The footage quickly became a hot topic on social media, and the incident caused a significant stir.
SPECIFICALLY MADE FOR A PHENOMENON
The fallen gold wedding crown was specially made for beauty phenomenon Zhang Kaiyi to wear at her wedding. The owner of the artwork stated that the incident was entirely an accident and expressed that there was no negligence or intent involved.
£42,000 IN DAMAGES
Authorities announced that approximately £42,000 worth of material damage occurred to the crown as a result of the fall. It was noted that the crown was insured, and whether the child's family would be responsible for covering the damage costs became a topic of discussion. According to Metro, the insurance process is ongoing.
Zhang Kaiyi emphasized that the value of the crown cannot be measured solely by its gold weight, stating, "This piece is extremely special to me and has a very high sentimental value."
NOT SECURELY FIXED
The museum spokesperson admitted that the display case holding the crown was not securely fixed enough, while legal experts pointed out that considering the artwork's characteristics and high value, a safer and more protective display system should have been used.
Investigations regarding the incident are reported to be ongoing.