Hairpin
ca. 1900 (made)
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Tortoiseshell hairpin encrusted with aogai (blue-green) shell and a diamond, decorated with autumn plants at both ends.
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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. |
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Credit line | Given by Fumie Kosuge |
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Associated object | FE.41-2002 (Set) |
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Accession number | FE.40-2002 |
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Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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