

Hairpin by unknown artist. Long, thin metal pin with a decorative top. The pin is angled to the left. Decorative piece attached to the top of the pin. The decorative piece has a semi-circular shape at the top, with a pattern etched into it. Three sets of chains hang down from the semi-circle. Each chain has a series of small, ornate shapes. The shapes are different on each chain. Two semi-circular shapes with patterns are below the chains. Three more sets of chains hang down from the semi-circles. Each chain has a small tassel on the end. The background is white. The image is in black and white.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Metal, amber, pearl, feathers
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 424 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
You May Also Like

Hairpin

Hair Ornament
Side Ornament

Ornament for a Headdress

Hair Pin

Ornament for a Headdress

Keman (“Flower Garland” Temple Decoration)

Small Hanging

Keman (“Flower Garland” Temple Decoration)

Hair Pin

Keman (“Flower Garland” Temple Decoration)
Side Ornament

Keman (“Flower Garland” Temple Decoration)
Central Ornament

Keman (“Flower Garland” Temple Decoration)

Fan Holder

Keman (“Flower Garland” Temple Decoration)
"Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron": Kirtimukha
Diamond-shaped plaque
"Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron": Kirtimukha
Square decorative carving
Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron": Chitipati Dancing
"Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron": Kirtimukha
"Plaque from a Tantric Ritual Apron": Kirtimukha




