{"product_id":"joy-on-the-plum-branch-tassel-hairpin","title":"Joy on the Plum Branch Tassel Hairpin","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe magpie has long been China's bird of good tidings. The classical \u003cem\u003eBird Classic\u003c\/em\u003e records that the magpie's cry foretells joy, and a magpie perched among plum branches forms the beloved motif 喜上梅梢, joy come to the plum branch, a wish for happy news and good fortune. This hairpin, drawn from a Ming dynasty carved red lacquer tray of magpie and plum in the Palace Museum collection, brings that image to life. A magpie carved from natural mother-of-pearl alights mid-flight, luminous against golden plum blossoms set with pearls and a red agate heart. Beneath it falls a long tassel of red agate, pearl, and gold, ending in warm agate droplets that sway with every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoy on the Plum Branch (喜上梅梢):\u003c\/strong\u003e A magpie among plum blossoms is a classic Chinese emblem of happy news and good fortune, the bird whose call was said to foretell joy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMother-of-Pearl Magpie:\u003c\/strong\u003e The magpie is carved from natural mother-of-pearl, poised mid-flight, its softly iridescent lustre shifting with the light. Each is unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFive-Petal Plum Blossoms:\u003c\/strong\u003e Golden plum blossoms are set with small pearls and a glowing red agate centre, a delicate counterpoint to the pale bird.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowing Agate Tassel:\u003c\/strong\u003e A long tassel of red agate, pearl, and gold beads falls beneath the magpie, ending in warm agate droplets that move gracefully with the wearer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Gift from the Palace Museum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Produced by the Beijing Palace Museum Cultural Development Company, part of the Gifts from the Palace Museum line, and presented in a hardcover gift box with a velvet pouch and carrier bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThickened 18K gold plating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural mother-of-pearl (贝母) and red agate (红玛瑙)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFaux pearl accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHairpin length: approx. 19cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePresented in a hardcover gift box (approx. 7 x 21.5 x 3.5cm) with a velvet pouch and carrier bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep away from water, perfume, and prolonged sunlight. Store in a soft pouch or jewellery box when not in use. Wipe gently with a dry cloth after wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tang Heritage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48140374540546,"sku":null,"price":206.2,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0725\/2885\/5298\/files\/273B9CFF-43FF-498E-9992-A9028EB1403F.jpg?v=1784437333","url":"https:\/\/tangheritage.com\/products\/joy-on-the-plum-branch-tassel-hairpin","provider":"Tang Heritage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}