Squirrel-Shaped Gold Hairpin Inlaid with Pearls
The Gold Statue of Maitreya
Gold portable censer in the shape of a pavilion
Gold celestial globe inlaid with pearls |
Qing Dynasty The hairpin is made of gold, with one ruby embedded in each end. The thicker end is carved into a squirrel and tree branches that are inlaid with one tourmaline and two pearls. The ingeniously-designed gold hairpin is a relatively simple design of all gem-inlaid gold hair ornaments of the Qing imperial court. |
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