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Hairpin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a hairpin titled "Hairpin" by an unknown artist. The hairpin has a long, thin, straight metal shaft with a rounded end. The shaft is dark gray with scattered black spots. The top of the hairpin has a rounded, domed head. The head is decorated with a textured design featuring small bumps. The head is attached to the shaft via a short, decorative section with curled edges. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
440 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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