A PAIR OF PARCEL-GILT SILVER HAIRPINS, TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
A PAIR OF PARCEL-GILT SILVER HAIRPINS
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The openwork head of each hammered silver, double-pronged hairpin has a fine openwork design of a lion facing a small bird perched on top of a large feathered plume surrounded by scrolling tendrils.
Each 13 1/8 in. (33.2 cm.) long, leather box; total weight 42.8 g
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A PAIR OF PARCEL-GILT SILVER HAIRPINS
TANG DYNASTY (AD 618-907)
The openwork head of each hammered silver, double-pronged hairpin has a fine openwork design of a lion facing a small bird perched on top of a large feathered plume surrounded by scrolling tendrils.
Each 13 1/8 in. (33.2 cm.) long, leather box; total weight 42.8 g