VTG 1972 Avon Gold Tone Pekinese Dog Open Work Green Rhinestone Eyes Pin Brooch

Vintage 1972 Avon Gold Tone Pekinese Dog Open Work Green Rhinestone Eye Pin Brooch This is a 1972 Avon "Pekinese" dog gold-tone openwork dog brooch with green rhinestone eyes (one missing). Has a tight rollover clasp with straight pin. Marked Avon on back History In the Chinese zodiac, those born in the years 1922, 1934, 1946, 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018 are dogs. From Wikipedia: There are 2 origin stories for the Pekingese. 1. The more common one is The Lion and the Marmoset: A lion and a marmoset fell in love, but the lion was too large. The Gods intervened to even up their sizes; in one version of the story they shrank the lion down, in another they enlarged the marmoset. The Pekingese breed was the result. 2. The other originating story is The Butterfly Lions: A lioness fell in love with a butterfly. But they knew the difference in size was too much to overcome. Together they went to see the Buddha, who allowed their size to meet in the middle. From this, the Pekingese came, as brave as a lion yet as dainty as a butterfly. Approximately Measures 1-3/4"L x 1-1/8"W Good Pre-owned Vintage Condition. My Mother Was The Original Owner. One Green Eye Gem Is Missing. Other Than This Everything Else Is In Pristine Condition. Just Add Another Green Rhinestone. From Smoke Free Household.