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Headdress ornament (acc. 02.18.391)

Author
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Year
1902
Identifier
02.18.391
Type
museum-record
Accessed
2026-10-26
Rights
cc0

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As recorded

Title: Headdress ornament
Object name: Headdress ornament
Culture: China
Period: Yuan (1271–1368)–Ming (1368–1644) dynasty
Date: 14th–16th century
Medium: Jade (nephrite)
Dimensions: H. 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Credit line: Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902

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What this source supports

  • Headdress ornamentObject · under review

    1. Stated by this source

      The Met records the medium as Jade (nephrite).

    2. Stated by this source

      The Met catalogues this as a headdress ornament.

    3. Stated by this source

      The Met dates this object to 14th–16th century.

    4. Stated by this source

      It is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (02.18.391).