Piece from Woman's Headdress

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Piece from Woman's Headdress

19th century

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

This decorative plaque, possibly once part of a headdress, is imbued with good wishes for long life: the god of longevity, Shoulao, identified by his large forehead and long flowing beard, is preceded in the foreground by a deer, a crane, bamboo, and a lingzhi fungus, all symbols of longevity.

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Object Details

Title:

Piece from Woman's Headdress

Date:

19th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Chinese

Medium:

Kingfisher's feathers, metal

Dimensions:

2 7/16 x 1 3/4 inches (6.2 x 4.4 cm)

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Benjamin S. Linfoot, 1979

Accession Number:

1979-154-4

Geography:

Made in China, Asia

Context:

Dynasty: Qing dynasty (1644-1911)

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