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Hairpin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of hairpins titled "Hairpin" by an unidentified artist. Two ornate, dark gold-colored hairpins are shown side-by-side. The top of each hairpin has a green stone surrounded by decorative gold metalwork with small orange stones. Below the top, a filigree design features more green stones and small orange beads. A short chain with a flower-shaped piece connects to three longer chains ending in small green stones. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
17th century or earlier
Medium
Gilt silver
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 492 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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