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Openwork Gilt Ornament with Feathers, Pearls, and Longevity Symbol
Openwork Gilt Ornament with Feathers, Pearls, and Longevity Symbol
Object Number 991-12-60/14982
Display Title Openwork Gilt Ornament with Feathers, Pearls, and Longevity Symbol
Descriptions
Object Description Gilt ornament with kingfisher feathers adhered to front face. Six freshwater pearls strung on to it. Elaborate openwork ornamentation. Motifs include: longevity ("SHOU") symbol in center, bat, and flowers. 5.3 cm. (?) x 4.5 cm. (?) x .8 cm. (d).
Inventory Description Pin, metal openwork, blue feather inlay, rectangular, pearls sewn on
Classification
  • Pin
Department Ethnographic
Date late 19th century - early 20th century
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / China
Materials Metal, Pearl, Gilt, Kingfisher feather
Dimensions Overall: 5.3 x 4.5 x 0.7 cm (2 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Provenance
Collector Sarah Pike Conger (1898 - 1905)
Donor Sarah Conger Buchan Jewell

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