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Hair Pin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of a hair pin titled "Hair Pin" by an unknown artist. Long, thin, straight metal pin with tapered point at bottom right. Top of pin is decorated with a flower and stem. Three strands of small round beads hang from pin on left side. Each strand has 2 small triangular shapes, 1 near top and 1 near middle. Bottom of each strand has small oval shape. Top of strands are decorated with a flower. Background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gold, natural and artificial stones
Culture
China
Dimensions
274 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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