Antique Chinese gilt pendant Boy with a ruyi scepter (5019)

  
Antique Chinese gilt pendant - Boy with a ruyi scepter (5019). Gilt silver pendant and a plain silver, not gilt, necklace. The pendant comes in the shape of a Boy with a cute face and a ruyi scepter in his hand seated on a Qilin which also looks quite amusing. A boy riding on a qilin is a pun May the Qilin bring you a son (qilin songzi). The Qilin is a mythical creature that has the same role as the stork in the West. The ruyi scepter symbolizes Everything you wish for. The boy wears the crown and the long gown of a First Candidate during the Civil Service Examinations.

A bottle gourd under the qilin symbolizes Blessings & Fertility. The pendant dates from the late Qing (1644 1912) to the early Republic period (1912 1947). Total length chain 28 cm. Pendant width 7.0 cm. The difference will be reimbursed.

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This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Necklaces & Pendants". The seller is "lowlands-collection" and is located in Zurich. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Region of Origin: China
2. Age: 1900-1940
3. Primary Material: Silver
4. Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
5. Color: Gold