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Ornament

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal hairpiece with a peacock design. The piece is shaped like a peacock's head and neck, with a curved beak and a crest on top of the head. The hairpiece has a textured, etched pattern on the surface. There are several long, thin prongs extending from the back of the piece, each topped with a small, round pearl. The hairpiece is lying on its side on a white surface, with the prongs extending to the left. The hairpiece is titled "Ornament" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Medium
Gold, pearls
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 472 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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