About this lot

Estimated Value: $50 – $150

Origin: China

Medium: White Bronze

Dimension: Pendant 1.75×0.5×10 in.

Condition: Light tarnishing and patina on the pendant and patina on the pins as well

Description: Includes a silver-colored bronze Chinese chatelaine pendant that would often be suspended from a loop on the shoulder or the back of a neck ring. The pendant features a circle piece with a seated Buddha, accompanied by various symbols. It also includes additional pieces, attachments, and chains with bells and pendants hanging off the ends. It also consists of four hairpins that are silver-colored; two have thin, tapered pins with symbols on top of a round face featuring geometric designs and swirls around it, and the other has a butterfly or moth-shaped hollow symbol on the stop with etched designs around its wings and along the pin. It includes two other pins with flatted pin portions with floral or dragon symbols along the stems. On top, one has a coin with a male portrait on the front and lettering on the back, while the other features swirl designs and a round turquoise bead at the top. Both have stamped Chinese maker lettering on the back.

Lot details

Lot
4504
Closed
July 18, 2025

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