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Mantle pin (ttipqui)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal pin with a long, thin shaft. The pin has an ornate, teardrop-shaped head. The head is adorned with small beads around the border. There are two teardrop-shaped stones at the top. A large green stone is surrounded by etched metal leaves and flowers. Two braided chains hang from the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Silver, paste
Culture
Peruvian
Dimensions
207 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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