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Headdress Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Headdress Ornament by Indigenous Artist. Black and white photograph of a long, narrow, ornate piece. Ornament is adorned with various shapes resembling flowers, leaves, and berries. Shapes are made of shiny material, possibly beads or sequins. Ornament tapers slightly at the bottom. A ruler to the right shows measurements in inches, with numbers 1 through 5 visible. Background is plain light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Gold, feathers, jade, pearls, topaz, carnelian, pink quartan
Culture
China
Dimensions
322 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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