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Vintage Chinese Cinnabar Shou Pendant Beaded Necklace and Matching Earrings.

About the Item

This vintage Chinese beaded necklace and earrings set features a large Shou symbol pendant and intricate red beads with flower motifs. This looks like authentic Cinnabar beads. There are no imperfections in the carvings as if it came from a resin mold. Chinese cinnabar is a red-hued mineral, primarily composed of mercury sulfide. This historically significant material is carved or lacquered to create ornate objects, art pieces, or jewelry. Individually hand-knotted string between each bead. Dimensions: Necklace bead size: 15mm Shou pendant bead size: 30mm Necklace length: 29.5 inches
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 21 in (53.34 cm)Diameter: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Van Nuys, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SKU00007224.LN1stDibs: LU947438658832
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