A fantastic pair of auspicious antique Chinese export silver Buddhist wedding bracelets. Entirely handmade hand repoussage (each is a little different), and with incised details at fronts - each is 3.75” wide at top, and fits up to a 7.5” wrist presently, and the pair weigh over 5 ounces! A complex design featuring at center a Buddha sitting on a lotus flower which represents purity, enlightenment, and detachment from the material world, mirroring how the flower blooms untainted from muddy water. The seated Buddha has a hood of snakes symbolizing divine protection, deep spiritual wisdom, and transformation. This imagery is rooted in the Buddhist legend of Muchalinda, the Naga (serpent) King who protected the Buddha from a violent storm for seven days following his enlightenment. At either side of Buddha are roaring dragons (unseen in this photo) which symbolize power, strength, prosperity, and good luck.

A fantastic pair of auspicious antique Chinese export silver Buddhist wedding bracelets.

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a rare and superb early 20th century Chinese export gilt silver enamel and bezel-set turquoise cabochons Koi fish in pond and waves design lidded bowl. An exquisite example of very fine Chinese silver and enamelwork! Chinese export silver items were often made in multiples, and no doubt there was more than one of this item made originally, but it is the first that I have seen in my career. This bowl features three-dimensional vignettes of Koi fish in ponds with green plants. The silver has been hand-hammered repousse to make the fish three-dimensional, and then the multi-colored enamel was fired over the silver. In between the scenes of goldfish there are two areas of filigree laid over a solid silver backing and with groups of bezel-set Tibetan turquoise cabochons in a star formation. Around the base is a design of cresting waves with blue dots above. This same design is repeated on the lid with the innermost dots white, some are graduating half white and half blue (to represent seafoam) and the outermost dots are blue, all around a central large bezel-set turquoise cabochon finial with engraved decorations. In Chinese culture, the koi carp represents fame, family harmony and wealth in Chinese culture. It is a feng shui favourite, symbolising abundance as well as perseverance and strength, and has a mythical potential to transform into a dragon.All in all the decorations on this bowl no doubt signify an auspicious design meant to convey peace, relaxation, harmony, love, and family life, as Chinese works of art so often do. The finial looks like it might have been very very slightly pushed in from a previous mishap, but not at all noticeable when on display. The bowl measures 5-1/2" tall by 6-3/8" diameter, and weighs 783.6 grams or over 25 troy ounces total. Marked "Silver" at bottom as shown. Excellent vintage condition

A rare and wonderful antique Chinese export 900 silver enamel and turquoise lidded vessel with a wonderful design of Koi fish amongst water plants - available now in my Ruby Lane shop...

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An antique Chinese export 900 silver filigree coral amethyst and amber handmade floral design brooch - available now in my Ruby Lane shop...

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