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Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century

Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century

Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
A hand worked low grade silver canister for holding sewing or darning needles. The case is pierced and has fish and lobster motifs. There are two carnelian beads; one of which is used to open the case. The other bead tops a pendant of Daoist figure that hangs off a hook used to attach the case to a chatelaine. The figure is gilded in gold, although much of the gilding has worn off. The case and figure have small dangling pieces of stamped metal formed to resemble blossoms. The chains and cylinder move in and out. There are no marks or labels. The needle case was not intended for export. Needle case – 2 3/8″ (5.9 cm) long x 7/8″ (2.2 cm) wide. Pendant 2 1/8 (5.4 cm) long. 10 (25.4 cm) long overall. Weighs 1.4 oz (40 g). There are no breaks, dents, or cracks. The metal has oxidized and is dark, except on raised areas, such as the figure’s nose, where it has rubbed against cloth. The figure has remnants of gold gilding, especially on the back. The large bead has some wear at the top where it attaches. A work of art and a utilitarian object. Much work went into the manufacture of this needle case. This piece is great for a collection or a dangly bit from a piece of furniture. We just ask that you notify us before returning and obtain our authorization. This will ensure quick processing.
Chinese Silver Carnelian Needle Case with Daoist Figure Pendant 19th Century
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2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue

2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue
2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue
2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue
2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue
2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue
2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue
2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue
2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue
2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue

2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue
Welcome to our antique & Collectable Shop : Holypardom193. 2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue. It is in good condition, and was created by skilled craftsmen in traditional style with fine handcrafts. This is a great piece of valuable collection, a valuable personal alter or a very good present. The handwork is very fine with incredible detailling. Don’t miss out this chance to get it. Wish you good luck! Same as photos showing. Long 1.6 Breadth 0.8. Perfect, with no scratches, flaws or repairs. Weight: 0.1 KG—-included the weight of packing materials. In our shop the bronze sculpture, animal, vase, urn, flowerpot, Incense Burner. Buddha statues, Bodhisattva Statues, Buddhist Ritual Items etc is our speciality. Many of the items we sell come from our own personal collection and have been in our family for a very long time. My great-grandfather was the first in this family to start collecting art & antiques when he still lived in San Xi and Tibet around 1922, some of the paintings he once collected can now be seen in museums around the globe.
2.2 Old Chinese Silver Dynasty Fish Water grass Snuff box Snuff bottle Statue