Antique Chinese Necklace with silver alloy (sterling silver was not used at this time) pendant of a Dragon Horse or “Longma”, which could also symbolize an eminent person, or a vigorous person in old age. The dragon horse has many mythological characteristics. The dragon head and dragon scales are seen on this horse body. The beads are also made of silver alloy. The blue beads are hand carved and hand polished, and we do not know what kind of beads these are. Measurements: The total overall length of the necklace is approximately 27. The pendant itself measures approximately 2 3/8″h x 2.75″w x 1/4depth (as the pendant is double sided). Each of the hand carved blue beads are graduated from approximately 14mm diameter next to the pendant, down to 9mm at the hook closure endings. The silver alloy cylindrical stamped beads are approximately 12mm length x 9mm diameter. The total length of the beautiful hook clasp is approximately 1.5. Total Weight of Necklace: 2.8 ounces. Condition: This beautiful antique necklace is in very good condition. There may have been full gilt on the dragon horse originally, but most of the gilt has worn off. Who doesn’t love a dragon horse. The pictures are enlarged to view the details. The item “Antique Chinese Silver Repousse Dragon Horse Longma Pendant Necklace w Beads” is in sale since Wednesday, May 07, 2014. This item is in the category “Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Vintage Ethnic/Regional/Tribal\Asian & East Indian”. The seller is “ad” and is located in California. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, all countries in continental Asia, Canada, Australia, South africa, Mexico, New Zealand, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa rica.
- Jewelry Type: Dragon Horse “Longma” Pendant Necklace
- Metal: silver alloy
- Metal Purity: silver alloy
- Main Stone: hand carved blue beads
- Material: silver alloy, rope, blue beads
- Brand: not signed
- Country/Region of Manufacture: China