This is an original late 19th Century Ching Period Han Chinese Silver Ox / Cow Charm / Talisman in excellent condition.  This wonderful larger sized Charm has a silver chain as well as a decorative Silver clasp.  Please note the wonderfully expressive detail of the head as well as the rounded horns and the micro sized stamps on the torso.  This particular silver charm / talisman was purchased by my father in 1980 while he was in Hong Kong for his semi-annual buying trip for his antique shop.  This is a well documented antique collecting category - please refer to reference books that outline the richness of this type of Chinese silver artisanship.  I particularly enjoy a book by Margaret Duda that can be purchased online.

Ox / Cow Charm Dimensions: 2 1/8 inches wide by 1/2 inch High.  Length of Charm with Chain & Coral Adornment: 4 1/2 inches

Weight: .5 ounces (15 grams)

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Provenance: Collection of Don T. Christensen, Penang, Malaysia