Is this pair of hairpins made of bronze or silver? Looking at them closely we came to the conclusion that silver is the most probable material because of the patina. The green corrosion under the flowers is however confusing as this points to bronze. The hairpins are decorated with chrysanthemums (Longevity) and date from the Tang Dynasty (AD 618 – 907). Length ca 14 cm. Diameter chrysanthemums 1.7 cm.