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Hairpin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden hairpin with intricate designs. Long, narrow, and flat with rounded end. Top has a floral pattern with a lion or dragon head in the center. The body of the hairpin features a relief design of a bird perched on a branch surrounded by leaves. A rectangular section with raised lines and symbols is present near the top. The hairpin has a textured border around its edges. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gold
Culture
China
Dimensions
416 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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