Medium:

Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Adornment | Gold

Size:

4 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (10.48 x 7.94 x 7.94 cm)

Creation Place:

Asia, China

Culture:

Asia, China

Style:

7th-10th century, early T'ang dynasty

Physical Description:

crown, eight thin ribbons of repousse rise and fall toward back to make crown; set in a secure base of heavier gold with incised floral design; plaque on front holds gold butterfly on spring, two butterflies on sides.

Credit:

Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Gift of Mrs. Charles S. Pillsbury, Phillip Winston Pillsbury, Mary Stinson Pillsbury Lord, Katherine Stevens Pillsbury McKee and Helen Winston Pillsbury Becker in memory of Charles S. Pillsbury

Accession Number:

51.27.193

Artist:

Role:

Added to Site:

February 28, 2009

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4 1/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (10.48 x 7.94 x 7.94 cm)