A lot consists of a Chinese carved pendant on chain, a gilt metal brooch and some loose beads; The bowenite serpentine pendant has been carved with the Chinese characters 'Tong Xin' (means tying the knot) in the centre, a pair of Chinese phoenixes on the sides (signifies a married couple), a bat at the bottom (means prosperity), to a 46.0 cm yellow metal cable chain, pendant overall measures 5.6 x 5.0 cm; a gilt metal brooch with an oval rose-cut paste, fitted with hinged pin stem and C-catch, measures 7.0 x 4.4 cm; A group of round metal beads, five of them have loop bail instead of drill holes, decorated with foliate details. Total weight of items 87.6 grams (3).
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A lot consists of a Chinese carved pendant on chain, a gilt metal brooch and some loose beads; The bowenite serpentine pendant has been carved with the Chinese characters 'Tong Xin' (means tying the knot) in the centre, a pair of Chinese phoenixes on the sides (signifies a married couple), a bat at the bottom (means prosperity), to a 46.0 cm yellow metal cable chain, pendant overall measures 5.6 x 5.0 cm; a gilt metal brooch with an oval rose-cut paste, fitted with hinged pin stem and C-catch, measures 7.0 x 4.4 cm; A group of round metal beads, five of them have loop bail instead of drill holes, decorated with foliate details. Total weight of items 87.6 grams (3).