Bronze Hairpin in the Late Qing Dynasty and Early Republic of China

Bronze Hairpin in the Late Qing Dynasty and Early Republic of China Hairpins are an ornament used by the Han people in ancient China to fix and decorate their hair. "Ci Hai" explained: Hairpin is a long needle used by the ancients to insert a bun or tie a crown on the hair. Later, it specifically refers to jewelry for women. The hairpin itself evolved from the "hairpin". According to "Yi Li" and other books, women are considered adults when they reach the age of fifteen. At the age of fifteen, if you have a marriage contract, you can comb it into an adult bun, and you need to use a hairpin at this time. There is a saying "twenty weak crowns", which means that ancient men need to add crowns to salute when they are twenty years old, which means that they are She has officially come of age, and at the age of 15, a woman with her hair tied up in a hairpin is called "Jinnian" or "Jiji" as the ceremony of coming of age. Hairpins have a long history and contain rich cultural connotations. In the ancient custom of respecting the head, the hairpin is worn on the jade hair, which is a metaphor for face and dignity. Therefore, in ancient times, it was stipulated that criminals should not wear hairpins. Even if you are the concubine of the emperor, you must return the hairpin to plead guilty if you make a mistake. In terms of materials, ancient hairpins include Stone, pottery, thorns, bamboo, wood, jade, Bronze, gold, ivory, horn and tortoise shell, etc. Its styles are very rich, and the main changes are mostly concentrated in the hairpin head, which has a variety of shapes. Flowers, birds, fish, insects, birds and animals are often used as the main body of the hairpin head. Common flower species include plum, lotus, peach, peony, hibiscus and so on. Especially from the Tang and Song Dynasties and the subsequent generations are the prosperous times when hairpins are popular. For example, in the Dunhuang murals of the Tang Dynasty, it can be seen that many ladies are full of flower hairpins, showing a graceful and luxurious image. From this, it can be seen that hairpins at that time were not only practical but also aesthetic. ◤Ingredient: Bronze ◤Size: about 11.8 cm in length; 4 cm at the widest point ◤Weight: about 12 g ◤Price: $1,200 ◤Origin: China ◤Quantity: This is the only one, worthy of collection by those who love ancient ladies accessories ※Ancient pieces more than ten years old are brand new and unused. Due to the time, the purchase of old products will leave traces of time. If you are very interested in the perfect quality of the product, please go to the store directly to buy it. Thank you. ※If necessary, please ask first if there are still products, please do not place an order directly, thank you. ※The props and accessories in the picture are not included in this product. ※Due to the differences in the shooting light and the color cast of the camera, the actual product must be the main product. If the product is not damaged, it will not be possible to return or exchange the product because the product is not as expected (color, style, pattern, size...etc.). I still hope to forgive, thank you~ ※Rare product, only this one. ※The products are all old pieces collected for more than ten years, and there is no old-fashioned effect. If you have any doubts, please do not place an order, thank you! ※We try our best to provide complete item descriptions and photos, please buyers judge the value of the item at their own discretion. There is no warranty period or appreciation period for ancient pieces, and no returns or exchanges will be accepted after the goods are sold. Old items will have some traces of time, such as oxidation, paint peeling, scratches...etc. These are all normal phenomena. Please buyers think twice and accept these imperfections before placing an order!