Lot 169

1930s Chinese Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet

Estimate: $400 - $800

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Featured in this lot is a rare 1930's Chinese Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet High Relief Figures. Noted as a Chinese Money Bracelet and featuring an image of Pixiu, a Chinese mythical hybrid creature, considered to be a powerful protector of feng shui practitioners, and resemble winged lions. A Pixiu is an earth and sea variation, particularly an influential and auspicious creature for wealth, and is said to have a voracious appetite exclusively for gold, silver, and jewels. Therefore, traditionally to the Chinese, Pixiu have always been regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. This sterling silver cuff bracelet is in good overall condition, consistent patina noted on the facew, Chinese hallmarks on the reverse side, measures 2.25"W x 2.75"L