Silver spoon-shaped hairpin which is decorated in great detail with butterflies and plum blossoms. Plum flowers represent the Five Blessings (see 4093) whereas butterflies symbolize Blessings & Happiness. The hairpin is marked with the name Yu chun (玉春) who was either the silversmith or the retailer. It dates from the end of the Qing (1644 – 1912) to the early Republic period (1912 – 1947). Length 7.8 cm. Width 1.8 cm.