#168 Chinese Hairpin

Jewelry

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MMN Estate Inventory

Entry/Object ID

168 Chinese

Description

Chinese kingfisher hairpin featuring intricate gilt-metal openwork embellished with vivid blue kingfisher featherwork (tian-tsui). The ornament is fashioned with delicate floral and foliate motifs, with finely articulated metal outlines framing the iridescent feathers. Mounted on a slender metal pin designed to secure the ornament within an elaborate traditional hairstyle.

Item Type

Pin

Acquisition

Notes

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Name/Title

#168 Chinese Hairpin