Gold Hairpins from Ming to Qing Dynasty

A group of six gold hairpins, Ming to Qing dynasty Varying…
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A group of six gold hairpins, Ming to Qing dynasty Varying sizes from 10.6 cm to 16.0 cm long (6). To compare a similar flat pin to the ' guanyin ' piece in this lot, also with a chased ornament applied to the beaten gold sheet cut at the top with slender stamen, see Christie's, Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art including Property from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, 26 March 2010, New York, sale 2297, lot 1293. The 'dragon' hollow pins in this lot are called qitong zan . First produced during the Song Dynasty, they become popular during the Qing dynasty. For an almost identical example in the Capital Museum, Bejing, see Yang Zhishui, Gold and Silver Jewellery in Ancient China, Volume 3, Palace Museum Publishing, China, 2018, p. 829

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  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.
  • Song Dynasty - The Song Dynasty was a ruling dynasty in China from 960 to 1279 AD. It was divided into two periods, the Northern Song (960?1127) and the Southern Song (1127?1279). The emperor was the ultimate authority, but he relied on officials who were selected based on their merit and skills rather than their family background or social status. The Song Dynasty was a period of great artistic and cultural achievements, particularly in the areas of poetry, painting, and calligraphy. The Chinese invented the printing press during this period, which revolutionized the spread of knowledge and ideas. During the Song Dynasty, China had a prosperous economy and was a centre of international trade, particularly in luxury goods such as silk, tea, and porcelain. The use of paper money became more widespread during this period, facilitating commerce and trade.  

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