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Ornaments for Manzhu Hat

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Triangular-shaped ornament with a pointed bottom and curved top. The ornament features a large, round stone at the top center, surrounded by a beaded border. Eight metal prongs radiate from the center stone, each with a smaller stone at the end. A smaller, rectangular stone is positioned below the center stone, and a tassel hangs from it. The ornament's border is decorated with intricate engravings of flowers and vines. Two large, dark-colored stones are on either side of the top, and several smaller stones and beads are scattered throughout. The ornament "Ornaments for Manzhu Hat" by the artist is predominantly made of metal.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Metal, feathers, jade, seed pearls, coral, topaz, glass
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
589 × 625 px
Museum record:
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