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hairpin

human history
  • Description

    Silver hairpin, in a spear shape. The wider end decorated with engraving and repousse work. Design includes Chinese symbols of longevity including a bat, a deer, the chou character, and two fish. The design is replicated front and back. The reverse also holds a makers mark.

  • Place
    [Malaysia]
  • Accession Number
    1932.38
  • Other Id

    S454 (silver)

    17399.4 (ethnology)

  • Department

    Applied Arts and Design

hairpin, 1932.38, S454, 17399.4, © Auckland Museum CC BY

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  • hairpin, 1932.38, S454, 17399.4, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • hairpin, 1932.38, S454, 17399.4, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • hairpin, 1932.38, S454, 17399.4, © Auckland Museum CC BY
  • hairpin

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