Object number:
2021.5.4
Object name:
hair pin
Title:
binyeo
Date made:
Circa 1950
Material / Technique:
Metal
Dimensions:
H: 12.5 in, W: 1.5 in, D: 0.5 in
Credit line:
Gift of Mrs. Jung Hoeck
Copyright status:
Copyright Undetermined
Physical description:
Silver-colored metal traditional Korean hairpin, binyeo, with a decorative end painted with areas of red
Content description:
Korean hair pin with dragon-like shape at end. Some details highlighted in red paint. Accompanied a gift of 4 hanbok, from donor Jung Hoeck, which were made in South Korea and worn by donor to events in Jamaica, Sweden, England and Oakland.
Concepts:
hair pin; clothing accessory; Korean
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