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Man's hair ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze-colored metal pendant with a swirling design at top. Five strands of beads and chains hang from pendant. Strands consist of orange beads, green and orange stones, and a metal bar with chains ending in hollow bronze-colored metal balls. Strands are connected to a double-strand necklace made of small orange beads with a few green beads.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Jade and silver
Culture:
East Tibet
Dimensions:
599 × 399 px
Museum record:
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