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Hairpins
Origin date
17th century
Origin place
Transylvania
Material
silver, gemstone
Technique
cast, gilded, painted enamel
Sizes
diameter: 3,4 cm
Inventory No.
55.18.1-2
Description and further information
The rosette-shaped base plate is set with three faceted, round garnet (?) stones in tall, drum-shaped settings. Three painted-enamel petals curve downwards from the top, which is surmounted by a gilt knop and a smaller garnet in a claw setting. Between the settings are silver knobs and small turquoise-coloured painted-enamel beads.
Provenance
San Marco-Nákó gyűjtemény