A Miao / Dong silver counter weight, Guizhou province, Autonomous Region Qiandongnan, Congjiang District, mid-20th centuryTwo spirals connected by an S-shaped band with floral engravings.
Made of regional silver alloy. Fine detailed work in excellent condition.
weight: 119 grams
dimensions: 133 x 91 mm / 5.24 x 3.58 in
reference: Musée des Arts Asiatique (ed.), De Fil et d'Argent.
Mérmoire de Miao de Chine, Nice 2005, p. 120-121 and Anne Leurquin, A World of Necklaces, Africa, Asia, Oceania, America
Milan 2003, pp. 300 and 438
inclusive custom-made stand
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