Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silver repoussé dragon baby lock. Pdvs1012 Venetian Glass Beads Antique Carnelian rectangular trade beads

Antique Carnelian rectangular trade beads

2 7/8 inch diameter

It is constructed with silk thread

35x27x10mm

red and gold with a back ground of green leaves and gold

Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty silver repoussé dragon baby lock. Pdvs1012 Venetian Glass Beads Antique Carnelian rectangular trade beadsThis beautiful piece is an antique Chinese two sided silver longevity lock pendant with applied Chinese characters, one of which translates to wealth. Two dragons surround the text along the edges. The design on the back is the same as the front. Five small hanging loops at the base once held tiny bells or charms. 2 1 8" wide. 1 1 2" high. 3 16" in thickness. 11 grams. This piece does not test for silver but looks to be silver over brass or a silver