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Hairpin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Hairpin by unknown artist. Long metal pin with a decorative element at the top, the element has a semicircular shape with a pattern on it, from which several chains hang. The chains have variously shaped objects attached to them, including flowers and leaves. There are two semicircular pieces in the middle of the decoration, one above the other. The lower parts of the chains have small tassels. The pin is long and thin, extending diagonally from the top left to the bottom right.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Metal, amber, pearl, feathers
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
406 × 625 px
Museum record:
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