Hairpin with auspicious symbols inlaid with pearls and enamels, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Image Number: K1D002581N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Archival dimension: 長11.6公分 最寬3.5公分
- Function: Clothing and accessories
- Material: Minerals/Metals/
- Description:
A metal hairpin, with a bat holding peach fruit as its head, has the auspicious meaning of “happiness and longevity”. Its peach fruit and bat wings are full of white rice beads, which are decorated on the leaves and bats with enamel. The decoration techniques are rich, and it also brings a variety of visual impressions. The hairpin collar is stamped with “Hongxing” and “Foot Pattern”.
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