Vintage Chinese Lock Charm Pendant w/ Qilin & Coin
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Vintage, likely antique, silver, repousse, Chinese, lock charm pendant featuring a young boy riding the mythical beast Qilin. The additional charm in shape of a coin is sewn onto silk ribbon and features a Phoenix rising. Truly a gem of symbols we could all use right now; longevity and rebirth! Pendant 3” x 2&1/2”. Coin 3/4”. Sash 28”. Condition: sash showing color fade and fabric erosion. Replace it. Otherwise just naturally occurring patina. Not sterling but close. Spectacular necklace!
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Lock charms (Traditional Chinese: 家鎖 / 鎖片; Simplified Chinese: 家锁 / 锁片; Pinyin: jiā suǒ / suǒ piàn; Literally translated: "Family lock" or "lock piece") are Chinese numismatic charms shaped like ancient Chinese security locks. Their shape resembles a basket[1] or in most cases the Chinese character for "concave" (凹).[
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The pendants tend to be flat, w/o any moving parts, or the functionality of the locks they symbolize. They are decorated w/ both Chinese characters & symbols. Like other types of Chinese numismatic charms, lock charms are meant to protect the wearers from harm, misfortune, and evil spirits & to bless them with good luck, longevity, and a high rank. In particular, this talisman is meant for young boys, to help "lock" them to the earth, to guard them from death.
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