#125 Chinese Pin

Object/Artifact

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

125 Chinese

Description

Chinese gilt-silver hair ornament embellished with blue kingfisher featherwork and jade accents, later fashioned into a pin. The decorative openwork design features intricate floral and scrolling motifs with contrasting gilt-metal detailing and green jade elements. Originally intended as a traditional hair ornament, the piece has been adapted for use as a decorative brooch.

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Amount Paid

$300.00

Date

Sep 20, 1993

Acquired From

Jon Eric Riis

Name/Title

#125 Chinese Pin