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Fragment of Headdress

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal headdress fragment with blue enamel details and two pearls. The piece is shaped like a curved band with two downward-pointing ends. The center features a textured, rounded shape. Two pearls are set on either side of the center. The blue enamel sections are on the top half. The gold-colored metal has a textured surface. The background of the image is light gray. The headdress fragment appears to be an ornate piece, titled "Fragment of Headdress" and created by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th–early 18th century
Medium
Gold, feathers, pearls
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 367 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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