The Daalder CollectionThe Daalder Collection of Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment, after 2007
Enameled Hair Pin from China
country - China
materials - silver, enamel
object - hair pin
object date - early 20th Century
source - Kajetan Fiedorowicz
The swastika in the center is the Mandarin Chinese character, wàn. It signifies celestial virtues and infinite prosperity. Buddhists from India brought it to China around 2000 years ago.