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Collections

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Hair PinJoseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century

Not on view
Decorative staff or baton with a dark metal shaft, gold-colored engraved tip, and a sculptural gold eagle finial with outstretched wings at the top
Gilded metal finial depicting a mythical creature with an elephant-like head, large fanned ear, open jaws with red inlay, and coiled serpentine body with scaled texture, finely cast with intricate surface detail.
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Hair Pin
Place Made
Korea
Date Made
Joseon dynasty (1392-1910), 19th century
Medium
Silver-plated cast bronze with gilding
Dimensions
14 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 3/4 in. (37.47 x 7 x 1.91 cm)
Credit Line
Purchased with Museum Funds
Accession Number
M.2000.15.192
Classification
Jewelry and Adornments
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Korean Art Collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, U.S.A. Daejeon, Republic of Korea: National Research Institute of Cultural Heritage, 2012.