Gold filigree hairpin with pearl-and-gemstone inlay in the form of a butterfly, Qianlong reign (1736-1795), Qing dynasty
- Image Number: K1D004765N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Dress accessories
- Material: Minerals/Metals/
- Description:
The butterfly that is ready to fly takes the color of green feathers as the main body, matches Shen Wen’s gorgeous red and sapphire, and then shapes the outline with a gold frame, decorated with white pearls, which makes the color match beautiful and moving. The shape of the butterfly is centered on the golden silk and turquoise inlaid body. On both sides of the body, a pair of small and lively wings are stretched. The lower layer is lined with a pair of large wings inlaid with gems and trimmed with emerald. The shapes of the upper and lower layers of wings are similar, not only creating a sense of quantity, but also the smooth outline outlined by the emerald, which makes the butterfly’s body more flexible. Turquoise is polished roundly, while the surface of red and sapphire retains the natural undulation of the ore. The back is smooth and cut into thin pieces. The flower shaped gold wire used to clasp the gemstone on the back is faintly revealed in the light, transforming the original functional demand into decorative patterns. Even the various metal wires used to support the back are not
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