Brooch - Artifacts
Description
Ornament in two parts, Silver, jade and beads, hooked onto a chain, and then hooked together. On top, an animal head (bull?) with a bat attached to forehead, giving it a look of harms. Symbol for long life, good fortune. Attached to a metal hook with loop on top, connected to chain. Lower part in a fruit and floral spray in metal, with a smal jade bat attached and held on with wire and five small coral beads.
Value $20.00
Late 19th, early 20th century
Note: Transfered from Museum gift shop.
Object ID
1990.038.003