Hairpin
late 19th century (made)
| Place of origin |
Hairpin, silver-gilt filigree enriched with enamels and glass beads. The flat head represents a spray of leaves on which are applied a bird, a butterfly and a bee.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Silver-gilt, enamels, glass beads |
| Brief description | Hairpin with silver gilt filigree, China (Hakka) |
| Physical description | Hairpin, silver-gilt filigree enriched with enamels and glass beads. The flat head represents a spray of leaves on which are applied a bird, a butterfly and a bee. |
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| Credit line | Given by Rev. Arthur S. Adams |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.113-1913 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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