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Hairpin and Ear Scraper

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Hairpin and Ear Scraper by Unknown Artist is a long, thin, dark-colored metal object. The object has a short thin protrusion on the left side with a small spherical metal piece on the end. Attached to the protrusion is a flat, wider section featuring an intricate design with curved patterns at the top. The wider section tapers into a long, thin, pointed section with an intricate pattern along its length. The object has a dark patina with lighter areas visible. The background is a plain light-colored surface.

Artwork Details

Medium
Silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
597 × 137 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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