Not currently on display at the V&A

Hairpin

ca. 1900 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Tortoiseshell hairpin encrusted with aogai (blue-green) shell and a diamond, decorated with autumn plants at both ends.


Object details

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Object type
Materials and techniques
Tortoiseshell encrusted with aogai (blue-green) shell and a diamond
Brief description
Hairpin, tortoiseshell encrusted with shell, decorated with autumn plants, Japan, ca.1900.
Physical description
Tortoiseshell hairpin encrusted with aogai (blue-green) shell and a diamond, decorated with autumn plants at both ends.
Dimensions
  • Height: 8mm
  • Width: 15.21cm
  • Depth: 1.19cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Fumie Kosuge
Subject depicted
Associated object
Collection
Accession number
FE.40-2002

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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