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Not currently on display at the V&A

Hair Ornament

late 19th century (made)
Place of origin

Hair ornament, silver enriched with filigree and translucent enamels, one end bent at right angles, low-relief design of stylised trees and birds, enamel-colours blue, green and purple


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver, filigree, enamelling
Brief description
Hair ornament, silver, China (Hakka)
Physical description
Hair ornament, silver enriched with filigree and translucent enamels, one end bent at right angles, low-relief design of stylised trees and birds, enamel-colours blue, green and purple
Dimensions
  • Length: 11cm
Credit line
Given by Rev. Arthur S. Adams
Collection
Accession number
M.122-1913

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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