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Court Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a Court Headdress by an unknown artist. The headdress is positioned on a stand with two long vertical supports. The headdress has a rounded crown and an indented brim that curves upward. The headdress features a base made of dark material with a woven or mesh texture. It is adorned with long feathers and numerous small flowers. The flowers are densely packed around the crown and along the brim's edge. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gold, gilt metal, natural and artificial stones
Culture
China
Dimensions
548 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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