#8 • Vintage Chinese Necklace with Large Stones & Silver Plated Kylin Horse Medallion

Part of Treasures of the Past: Exquisite Jewelry and Fine Art Online Auction (timed auction by Lux Auctions)

High bid $5.00

Status: Sold

Category: Jewelry

This vintage Chinese necklace has a mix of large polished beads in a variety of beautiful colors, and an outstanding horse pendant.  The assorted stones and beads are strung on thread and hang on a thick rust-colored soft cord that is knotted above the top white cylinder beads. Within the strand appear beads of polished stone, crystal, glass, turquoise and silver-tone filagree and metal. Silver-tone filigree bead caps are also featured. The larger cylindrical bead appears to be an image of Buddha.  The detailed cast silver Kylin horse pendant has an ornate saddle and bridle as well as 3 hooks from which other stones could be displayed. The qilin (Kylin in English) is a legendary hooved chimerical creature frrom Chinese mythology, and is said to appear with the imminent arrival or passing of a sage or illustrious ruler.  Horse medallion measures: 3.5" W x 3" H Total necklace drop measures: 14" Bead strands: 6.5" long each  Weighs: 150g This vintage necklace is in very good condition. Please see photos for more details.