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On display at V&A South Kensington
Korea, Room 47g

This object consists of 2 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

Binyeo

Ceremonial Hairpin
1992 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Large brass hairpin with an end made of stone setting and enamelling in the form of a bamboo, and two mandarin ducks


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Hairpin
  • Box
TitleBinyeo (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Brass, pearl, coral, enamelling
Brief description
Ceremonial hairpin for chignon, brass with enamel and pearl ornament
Physical description
Large brass hairpin with an end made of stone setting and enamelling in the form of a bamboo, and two mandarin ducks
Dimensions
  • Length: 45cm
  • Height: 8cm
  • Depth: 4cm
Credit line
Given by Madame Lee Young Hee
Collection
Accession number
FE.431:10-1992

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Record createdMarch 24, 2011
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