• Philippines gold hairpin (2)
  • Asia
  • Philippines
  • Width : 1 inch
  • Height : 3 5/8 inch
  • Depth : inch
  • Gold hairpin surmounted by multisectional floral filigree ornaments embellished by tiny pearls. Made by Chinese craftsmen. That kind of hairpin was also made in China during the Qing dynasty. ( See similar piece in Ramon N. Villegas's book: HIYAS, Philippine Jewellery Heritage, page 114)