Pair of gold filigree floral hairpins with enamel inlay, Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty
- Image Number: K1D008362N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Dress accessories
- Material: Minerals/Metals/
- Description:
Jinleisi twined a western curly leaf type twig flower. The overturned leaves kept climbing from top to bottom, and two blooming flowers surrounded one side of the main branch. The outer edge of the petal is a curved outline interspersed with verdant flowers. The center of the flower is dominated by white enamel, with a pair of curly leaf patterns and three copper red flower buds symmetrically formed at the top and bottom. One flower is presented at the full front angle, and the center is decorated with spinel; The other flower is semi exposed, and its lower edge is supported by orderly juxtaposed sepals. The whole work is presented in a slanting manner. The thick and generous flower shape, backed by hollow and thin rolling leaves, conveys a gorgeous, charming and meticulous aesthetic feeling. Tiring silk is one of the best techniques of Chinese metal craftsmanship. The flower core in the western enamel craftsmanship and decorative style is inlaid in the base with the Chinese gem inlaying technique, and is buckled with ribbon metal, leaf and flower back
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