Hairpin with Head formed as Melon, with Melon Blossoms, Foliage, and Small Melons
Unknown
Song/Jin dynasty, 12th/13th century
Medium
Gold repoussé; openwork with hammered and chased details
Dimensions
H.: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)
Classification
jewelry
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
221188
About the Artist
Unknown
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