Hairpin
19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Filigree silver hairpin. Flat pin ending in a thin wire fork, the two arms supporting fish-dragon and a spray of peony.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Filigree silver |
| Brief description | Filigree silver female hair ornament, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century |
| Physical description | Filigree silver hairpin. Flat pin ending in a thin wire fork, the two arms supporting fish-dragon and a spray of peony. |
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| Style | |
| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.50-1935 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2000 |
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