Posted 8 years ago
katherines…
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So some of you may recall that I bought a handful of jewelry a while back, including this pendant. Though unmarked, Bonnie's sharp eye recognized what it was, gilt silver enameled pendant. I've seen other examples of similar pieces called vintage Chinese export. It's a beautiful pendant, a butterfly resting on a flower, wings floating above it. Notice the crossed antennae, and the fine enamel work, this was done by a true master artist. The blue is unfortunately chipped in two places, needs some kyratango love, lol. Thanks for looking.
http://www.whats-your-sign.com/Chinese-animal-symbols.html
Hi katherinescollections, the link above is about what the Chinese symbols mean i.e. your butterfly. It's a lovely brooch.
Oops pendant.
Thanks for the love, Peasejean55, brunswick, Wandlessfairy, and valentino97. :)
Thanks, Jean, interesting links, glad you like the pendant. :)
I love this, it's sooooo pretty....
And, thanks for the nod.
Thanks for the love, sklo42, nutsabotas6, Efesgirl, aura, and mikelv85. :)
Thanks, Bonnie, and thanks again. :)
Well done Katherine! These are undervalued I think, like you say, such beautiful enamel work.
So beautiful, I love how the colors melt into each other.
Thanks for the love, racer4four, and TassieDevil. :)
Thanks, Karen, really masterful enamel work, out of the ordinary, so I think. :)
Thanks, Bijou, yes, the colors blend well, they were beautifully done. :)
Pretty, very pretty flutterby, Katherine!
Thanks for the love, JImam, and kyratango. :)
Thanks, Pascale, it is a beauty, isn't it? The enamel is especially beautiful. :)