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Hairpin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hairpin by unknown artist. The image shows a long, thin, light-colored object with a rounded end. The top of the object is carved with a design featuring a geometric pattern and two symmetrical curved shapes on either side. The object appears to be made of stone or jade and has a smooth surface. The background of the image is dark gray with small white specks scattered throughout. The object is positioned vertically in the center of the image. The top of the object is wider than the bottom. The geometric pattern on top is rectangular. The curved shapes on either side of the geometric pattern are rounded and symmetrical.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
440 × 625 px
Museum record:
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