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Hairpin

1644-1911 (made)
Place of origin

Hairpin, made of silver, the stamped head shows a Buddhist figure standing on a lotus stand and handing a staff, with maker's mark.


Object details

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Object type
Brief description
Silver hairpin, head of a figure, China
Physical description
Hairpin, made of silver, the stamped head shows a Buddhist figure standing on a lotus stand and handing a staff, with maker's mark.
Dimensions
  • Length: 12.6cm
Object history
Purchased from George Eumorfopoulos (M.94 to 128-1938)
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
M.128L-1938

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Record createdJuly 1, 2016
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