Hairpin (faji)

  • Year: Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) 
  • Location: China

Chinese jade hairpin from Ming Dynasty collected during World War II.

A pale celadon jade hair pin, formed as the stalk of a chrysanthemum flower coiled round a root, the head pierced and carved with flowers and leaves – 6 ½ in. long.

Dimensions: H x Diam: 16.5 x 2.1 cm (6 1/2 x 13/16 in)

Hairpin (faji) is available in the public domain via Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication .

Source: Smithsonian Learning Lab

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