Metropolitan Museum of Art Sterling Silver Spider in a Web Brooch

This rare and exquisite Spider in a Web brooch from The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MMA) is a true collector’s treasure. Handmade and crafted in sterling silver, this piece was inspired by a 17th-century Chinese hair ornament from the Ming dynasty (or later), acquired by the museum through the Fletcher Fund in 1925. The design is based on traditional Chinese hairpieces once worn by elite women and features a highly detailed spider resting on an intricately woven web. The brooch comes with its original museum display card and tag, as well as an informational insert detailing the historical inspiration behind the piece.