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Fragment of Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold and blue floral headdress fragment with pearls. The object is shaped irregularly, resembling a curved branch with flowers. Gold metalwork dominates the piece, with blue accents. Leaves and flowers are depicted throughout. Three pearls are visible, one large and two small. The background of the image is off-white. The piece appears to be an antique or vintage item, titled "Fragment of Headdress" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Gold, pearls
Culture
China
Dimensions
512 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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