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Hairpin

6th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hairpin
  • Date: 6th century
  • Geography: Made in Northern France
  • Culture: Frankish
  • Medium: Silver, gold foil, paste cabochons, filigree
  • Dimensions: 5 5/8 x 7/16 in. (14.3 x 1.1 cm)
    knob: 1 3/16 x 7/16 in. (3 x 1.1 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork-Silver
  • Credit Line: Gift of J. Pierpont Morgan, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.191.90
  • Curatorial Department: Medieval Art and The Cloisters
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