Hairpin
1644-1911 (made)
| Place of origin |
Hairpin, made of silver-gilt, in the form of a ruyi sceptre, the head inclosing a shou character, the pin engraved with prunus blossom. Maker's mark.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver, engraving |
| Brief description | Hairpin, silver-gilt, in the shape of a ruyi sceptre, China |
| Physical description | Hairpin, made of silver-gilt, in the form of a ruyi sceptre, the head inclosing a shou character, the pin engraved with prunus blossom. Maker's mark. |
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| Object history | Purchased from George Eumorfopoulos (M.94 to 128-1938) |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.128V-1938 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2016 |
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