Hair Ornament
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China Anonymous,
Chinese
Hair Ornament, n. d.
Feathers on Copper
3 1/2 in. x 2 1/4 in. (8.89 cm x 5.72 cm)
Hair Ornament, n. d.
Feathers on Copper
3 1/2 in. x 2 1/4 in. (8.89 cm x 5.72 cm)
Object Type:
Jewelry
Technique:
Metalworking
Creation Place:
Asia, China
Credit Line:
Scripps College, Claremont, CA
Accession Number:
2005.0.23
Medium
Copper filigree with blue Kingfisher feather and carnelion.
Object Description
Small Chinese blue Kingfisher hairpin with two prominent carnelion jewels and chinese symbol; floral and butterfly imagery. The ornament was intended to quiver when worn. Butterfly imagery is often associated with bridal ornamentation.
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