Hair Ornament

20451B

From: Mongolia | Qiqihar

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 20451B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Manchu
Provenience Mongolia | Qiqihar
Period 19th Century
Date Made 19th Century
Section Asian
Materials Silver
Inscription Language Chinese Language
Description

One of a pair of hair ornaments used for a twin handle headdress (liangbatou). Silver. Pins with cross bar ornaments at ends. Worn by Manchu women, Mongolia.

Length 21.5 cm
Width 7 cm
Credit Line Gift of George L. Farnum and John Edward Farnum, 1898

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