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Not currently on display at the V&A

Hairpin

1644-1911 (made)
Place of origin

Gold hairpin set with a pearl. The pearl is set in a chrysanthemoid calyx.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Gold set with a pearl.
Brief description
Gold hairpin, Chinese, set with a pearl.
Physical description
Gold hairpin set with a pearl. The pearl is set in a chrysanthemoid calyx.
Dimensions
  • Length: 7.2cm
Object history
Purchased from George Eumorfopoulos (M.94 to 128-1938)
Collection
Accession number
M.128O-1938

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Record createdJune 30, 2000
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