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EARRINGS CHINA FIRST HALF 1900

Posted by antonella on March 5, 2012 at 5:07pm

Propitiatory symbols are embossed in silver and are reproduced in varnish elements recreating a pleasant harmony together. The pendants had also a superstitious function that attracted the gaze of the malevolent spirits and dispel the evil eye. Length cm.

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Marie-Ange March 5, 2012 at 5:20pm

I love these very much!

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