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Hair Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold hair ornament with a phoenix on a branch, flowers, and jewels. Long thin gold pieces extend from bottom to top. Dangle gold squares and teardrop shapes on chains. Orange and black jewels and a black stone. Gold flowers and leaves on left and right.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Silver and silver gilt
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
360 × 624 px
Museum record:
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