Gold filigree hairpin with gemstone inlay in the form of a monkey offering a peach, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Image Number: K1D001975N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Miscellaneous objects
- Function: Clothing and accessories
- Material: Minerals/Jade Jewelry/Jade
- Description:
A gold-plated plain upright hairpin, the head of which is a macaque holding a peach in hand, kneeling on Ruyi cloud seat, as a macaque offering peach. The body, limbs and tail of the macaque are made of golden silk, and its head is carved from blue gemstones; Longevity peach is made of pink tourmaline, and the golden base is decorated with emerald. Two turquoise leaves are carved with leaf veins; The base is hollow, surrounded by Ruyi cloud patterns, and only the front is green.
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