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The Jade Hairpin
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Woodblock print; ink on paper with additional hand coloring, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Kangxi period (1662–1722), China
Rights: Public Domain
Title: The Jade Hairpin
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Woodblock print; ink on paper with additional hand coloring, Qing dynasty (1644–1911) Kangxi period (1662–1722), China.
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