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Conservation Status: After Treatment
Gilt Hairpin with Bird Motifs (one of a pair)
Conservation Status: After Treatment
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Gilt Hairpin with Bird Motifs (one of a pair)

Culture
Date19th century, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911)
Mediumgilt silver alloy, enamels, stone beads
Dimensions14 x 8.9 x 1.9 cm (5 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 3/4 in.)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1922.22
DescriptionThe birds sit on perches composed of two opposing dragons chasing a jewel. These birds are probably magpies; a pair of magpies denotes marital bliss.
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Conservation Status: After Treatment
Gilt Hairpin with Bird Motif (one of a pair)
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Image Not Available for Bridal Pin
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