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Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image displays a small, intricate decorative object featuring an ornate design with a central cylindrical element adorned with a detailed golden motif at the top, reminiscent of a floral or flame-like structure, and surrounded by elegant curved metalwork that might suggest leaves or tendrils. Attached to these metal curvatures are small beads or ornaments, possibly made from jade or another precious material, enhancing the delicate craftsmanship. A bright orange cord loops around the sculpture, adding a splash of vibrant color. The piece is positioned on a textured white surface, possibly bubble wrap, suggesting it might be a fragile item intended for careful handling or storage. There is an accompanying white tag with the handwritten numbers "662/463" indicating it could be part of a collection or inventory, and behind this setup, there appears to be a partially open black box, further implying the object's potential purpose as a collectible or museum piece.

The image displays a small, intricate decorative object featuring an ornate design with a central cylindrical element adorned with a detailed golden motif at the top, reminiscent of a floral or flame-like structure, and surrounded by elegant curved metalwork that might suggest leaves or tendrils. Attached to these metal curvatures are small beads or ornaments, possibly made from jade or another precious material, enhancing the delicate craftsmanship. A bright orange cord loops around the sculpture, adding a splash of vibrant color. The piece is positioned on a textured white surface, possibly bubble wrap, suggesting it might be a fragile item intended for careful handling or storage. There is an accompanying white tag with the handwritten numbers "662/463" indicating it could be part of a collection or inventory, and behind this setup, there appears to be a partially open black box, further implying the object's potential purpose as a collectible or museum piece.

Name/Title

HEADDRESS

Entry/Object ID

662/463

Description

worn by noblewoman or empress/gold/white beads/orange cord

Collection

Dolls

Made/Created

Place

Continent

Asia

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Country

Japan

Culture/Tribe

Japanese

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Headdress

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Regalia

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Status Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Height

2 in

Width

1-3/4 in

Length

3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

Metal, Beads

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Apr 13, 1983

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Hina Matsuri