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Headdress Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object with a large oval stone in the center, surrounded by intricate designs and patterns. The object is shaped like a trapezoid with a semi-circular top. The stone is clear with brown and white inclusions. The object has a ridged bottom edge. The background is a plain gray surface. The object is titled "Headdress Ornament" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Medium:
Gold, pearl
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 624 px
Museum record:
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