Jade Lantern-shaped Hairpin of the Consort of Imperial Prince Yeong

Early 20th century

National Palace Museum of Korea
Seoul, South Korea

This is a silk-lantern-shaped hairpin made of jade. The head of the harpin is sculpted after intertwined tree branches in openwork, with plum blossoms, bamboo leaves, and birds represented in between.

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Title: Jade Lantern-shaped Hairpin of the Consort of Imperial Prince Yeong
Date Created: Early 20th century
Rights: National palace museum of Korea
Medium: Ornamental accessories

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