
Hair Ornament
Gold hair ornament with turquoise and clear stones. The ornament is long and narrow, with a U-shaped top. It has a textured gold surface. The ornament features a repeating pattern of flowers with turquoise centers and clear stones. There are also gold leaves and turquoise stones scattered throughout. The ornament is standing upright on a flat surface, casting a shadow. The background is a plain beige wall. The ornament's title is "Hair Ornament" and it is by an unspecified artist.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 8th century
- Medium
- Gold inlaid with turquoise
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 257 × 623 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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