Hairpin (acc. 1978.428.1)

Author: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Publisher: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Year: 1978
Identifier: 1978.428.1
Type: museum-record
Accessed: 2026-10-26
Rights: cc0

As recorded

Title: Hairpin
Object name: Hairpin
Culture: China
Date: 18th century
Medium: Metal, amber, pearl, feathers
Dimensions: L. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Credit line: Gift of Shoji Yamanaka, in memory of Alan Priest, 1978

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What this source supports

HairpinObject · under review
1. Stated by this source
  The Met records the medium as Metal, amber, pearl, feathers.
2. Stated by this source
  The Met catalogues this as a hairpin.
3. Stated by this source
  The Met dates this object to 18th century.
4. Stated by this source
  It is held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1978.428.1).
5. Stated by this source
  The recorded medium indicates this technique: Metal, amber, pearl, feathers.