A SILVER MOUNTED RHINOCEROS HORN PENDANT, REPUBLIC PERIOD
A SILVER MOUNTED RHINOCEROS HORN PENDANT, REPUBLIC PERIOD
Rhinoceros horn plaques in silver mounting
China, Republic period (1912 – 1949)
This pendant is composed of a finely carved rhinoceros horn plaque on either side, held together by an ornate silver mount with a double-row dot décor. Each plaque has a ruyi-cloud ornament in each of the four corners.
Shape: Rectangular shape with rounded corners, loop for suspension
Dimensions: 5 cm (height – measured without the loop), 3,5 cm (length), 0,5 cm (width)
Condition: Good condition with fine hand patina and some age cracks to Old Script plaque
Provenance: German private collection