Vintage Chinese Silver Double Gourd Charm, Detailed Calabash Pendant (4 g)

$34.00
Beautiful vintage Chinese silver charm in the form of a double gourd, or calabash, with wonderfully detailed decoration and an attached bail. The double-gourd form has long been an important motif in Chinese art and decorative culture, associated with ideas of good fortune, longevity, health, and protection. Its distinctive two-lobed shape makes this a particularly charming and recognizable example of traditional Chinese-inspired jewelry. The silver has been finely worked with detailed surface decoration, giving the small charm considerable visual interest and texture. An attached bail allows it to be worn easily on a chain, bracelet, or charm necklace. Measures approximately 19 x 18 x 10 mm and weighs approximately 4 grams. A lovely piece for collectors of Chinese jewelry, Asian silver, traditional symbolism, vintage charms, and unusual small-scale decorative objects. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition, surface detail, patina, and construction, as the photographs are considered part of the description. This item will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly. Please see other silver jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=16957559 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP
Beautiful vintage Chinese silver charm in the form of a double gourd, or calabash, with wonderfully detailed decoration and an attached bail. The double-gourd form has long been an important motif in Chinese art and decorative culture, associated with ideas of good fortune, longevity, health, and protection. Its distinctive two-lobed shape makes this a particularly charming and recognizable example of traditional Chinese-inspired jewelry. The silver has been finely worked with detailed surface decoration, giving the small charm considerable visual interest and texture. An attached bail allows it to be worn easily on a chain, bracelet, or charm necklace. Measures approximately 19 x 18 x 10 mm and weighs approximately 4 grams. A lovely piece for collectors of Chinese jewelry, Asian silver, traditional symbolism, vintage charms, and unusual small-scale decorative objects. Please examine the photographs carefully for condition, surface detail, patina, and construction, as the photographs are considered part of the description. This item will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly. Please see other silver jewelry here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP?ref=shop_sugg§ion_id=16957559 Or just browse around the shop! https://www.etsy.com/shop/DCSILVERSHOP