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Ornamental Hairpin of Jade
UnknownKorea, 19th century
Sookmyung Women’s University Museum
Seoul, South Korea
It was believed that jade can exorcise evil spirits. Jade was a basic material for ornaments. This jade openwork hairpin was normally worn in the summber by the royal family or upper class women.
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Details
- Title: Ornamental Hairpin of Jade
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: Korea, 19th century
- Location Created: Rep. of Korea
- Physical Dimensions: l9~15 ㎝
- Type: Ornaments
- Rights: Sookmyung Women's University Museum
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