Hairpin
1644-1911 (made)
Place of origin |
Gold filigree hairpins (not a pair), one hairpin set with pearls and red stones, and one set with pearls only. Each portrays a gourd form with floating ribbons.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Gold filigree,inset with pearls and red stones |
Brief description | Two gold filigree hairpins, not a pair, Chinese, Qing dynasty (1644-1911). |
Physical description | Gold filigree hairpins (not a pair), one hairpin set with pearls and red stones, and one set with pearls only. Each portrays a gourd form with floating ribbons. |
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Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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Accession number | M.40A-1935 |
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Record created | June 30, 2000 |
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