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Not currently on display at the V&A

Hairpin

1644-1911 (made)
Place of origin

Hairpin, made of silver, the flat pin is surmounted by the figure of a bird.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver
Brief description
Hairpin, silver, with form of a bird, China
Physical description
Hairpin, made of silver, the flat pin is surmounted by the figure of a bird.
Dimensions
  • Length: 15cm
Object history
Purchased from George Eumorfopoulos (M.94 to 128-1938)
Collection
Accession number
M.128X-1938

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Record createdJuly 1, 2016
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