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2026.10.01 17:03 GMT+8

The timeless appeal of a 1,400-year-old moth hairpin

Updated 2026.10.01 17:03 GMT+8
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A gold hairpin from the Sui Dynasty (581-618) is drawing crowds at the ongoing "A Glimpse into 6th-7th Century China: Discoveries at Li Jingxun's Tomb" exhibition at the National Museum of China in Beijing.

A gold hairpin from the Sui Dynasty featuring a cluster of flowers topped by a moth is seen on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing. /CGTN

A gold hairpin from the Sui Dynasty featuring a cluster of flowers topped by a moth is seen on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing. /CGTN

A gold hairpin from the Sui Dynasty featuring a cluster of flowers topped by a moth is seen on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing. /CGTN

A gold hairpin from the Sui Dynasty featuring a cluster of flowers topped by a moth is seen on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing. /CGTN

A gold hairpin from the Sui Dynasty featuring a cluster of flowers topped by a moth is seen on display at the National Museum of China in Beijing. /CGTN

Featuring a cluster of flowers topped by a moth, the hairpin is elegantly designed and exquisitely crafted, reflecting the high social status of its owner, Li Jingxun, who died at the age of nine.

A cultural and creative product inspired by the moth hairpin. /CGTN

A cultural and creative product inspired by the moth hairpin. /CGTN

Meanwhile, a fridge magnet inspired by the moth hairpin has attracted attention. It can also be fitted with an accompanying piece and worn as a hair accessory. The moth at the top can be detached and worn as a brooch. Combining multiple uses in one product, the design brings the ancient artifact closer to everyday life while retaining its aesthetic appeal.

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