Ornament for a Headdress
Ornament for a Headdress by Unknown Artist. Vertical hanging ornament. Top section is triangular shaped metal piece with patterned etching. Three strands of round beads and shaped metal pieces hang down from the top section. The shaped metal pieces are various shapes including triangles, rectangles, butterflies, and flowers; some have patterned etching. The strands terminate with tassels. The background is light gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Amber, pearl beads, coral, kingfisher blue
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 214 × 625 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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