Carved Hairpin / Artist Unknown, China

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Accession Number
2009/2.111
Title
Carved Hairpin
Artist Nationality
Chinese
Medium and Support
jade
Object Creation Date
1368-1644
Object Creation Place
Asia (continent)
China (nation)
Creation Place 1
Asia (continent)
Creation Place 2
China (nation)
Credit Line
Gift of Agnes S.Chan
Dimensions
5 cm x 1.3 cm x 1.7 cm (1 15/16 in. x 1/2 in. x 11/16 in.)
Primary Object Classification
Hardstone
Primary Object Type
jade
Secondary Object Classification
Costume and Costume Accessory
Secondary Object Type
hairpin
Physical Description
Carved jade one point hairpin. Carving is at the head of the pin and extends half-way down the body in the shape of what might be a dragon.
Subject Matter
Hairpin for ornamental use by women.
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3888 x 2592
File Size
100 KB
Record
2009/2.111
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https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-2009-sl-2.111/2009_2.111.jpg

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"Carved Hairpin; Artist Unknown, China." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-2009-sl-2.111/2009_2.111.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 28, 2024.
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