Antique Chinese Silver Dog Amulet, attached to a child’s clothing to protect the child from evil influences, naturalistically rendered from both sides of hollow repoussé silver in a running position with the head forward sporting a ruffled collar and the tail curled. The dog is suspended by a chain attached to the back and a conical bell hangs from a chain attached to the belly.

Minor signs of wear, overall fine condition.

The dog measuring 3/4 in. high x 1-1/4 in. long.

Overall 4-1/2 in. long. (2 x 3.2 x 11.5 cm). 0.2 oz. (7g.).

Circa 1850.