[Hairpin with jewels and emerald flowers]
Hairpin with jewels and emerald flowers is 14.5cm long and 12cm wide in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty
The flower hairpin is a copper-plated jade ornament, inlaid with ruby, tourmaline, emerald, coral, pearl and other jewelry. The flower hairpin is decorated with the characters of “happiness” wearing coral beads, such as Diancui Ruyi, Diancui Bat, Diancui streamer, etc., which symbolize happiness and longevity for generations. The flower hairpin has complex technology and precious materials. It is used by the imperial concubines of the Qing Dynasty to wear auspicious clothes and casual clothes on auspicious days and festivals. It is also the best of the imperial concubines’ jewelry
![图片[1]-Emerald flower hairpin inlaid with gems-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Qing dynasty/jewelry/56267[1024].jpg)
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