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Hairpin

19th century (made)
Place of origin

Hairpin, silver-gilt filigree, the head in the form of a hand with tip of thumb and forefinger touching, oxidised

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Silver-gilt filigree
Brief description
Hairpin, silver-gilt filigree, China, 19th century
Physical description
Hairpin, silver-gilt filigree, the head in the form of a hand with tip of thumb and forefinger touching, oxidised
Dimensions
  • Length: 9.7cm
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee
Object history
George Eumorfopoulos collection
Collection
Accession number
M.45-1935

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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