Pair of gilt silver hairpins with kingfisher feather and gemstone inlay of happiness and longevity, Daoguang reign (1821-1850), Qing dynasty
- Image Number: K1D008482N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Dress accessories
- Material: Mineral/metal/plated metal
- Description:
The long hairpin is decorated with emerald, jade, tourmaline and pearl, showing the patterns of pomegranate, peach fruit, bat and Shengsuo. Diancui Department uses kingfisher feathers to attach to various accessories, forming a bright blue green layer. In the Qing Dynasty, the palace costumes were mostly made of green feathers, gold, silver, pearls and jade. The gold and green were reflected in a colorful way, which was particularly magnificent. (Miscellaneous 8482, Miscellaneous 8483)
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