PIN WITH A PUTAI
Creator(s): Unknown
On view in: Pavilion Hallway
About this object
The pin is composed of a statuette of a Putai carved in coral. He sits on a circular gold base which is set with turquoise cabochons and gold filigree. He wears a large gold hat with wings that project to the sides. There is a pin at back.
- Object name:
- PIN WITH A PUTAI
- Made from:
- Coral -- gold -- topaz
- Made in:
- China
- Date made:
- unknown
- Size:
- 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 62.49
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973