Antique Vintage Pair Set Chinese Export Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Moth Dress Clips

  

Matched pair or set of antique Chinese dress clips. Set of 2 matching moths. Expertly carved with the very fine details. Symbolic spiritual and meaningful creature in Eastern culture religions - it is widely believed that moths represent the souls of loved ones that have been lost or that deceased relatives actually take the form of a moth after passing. Moths are synonymous with celebrating Qingming Festival for the above.

Six prongs hold each work of art onto custom shaped clip backs. I believe these are carved from true cinnabar - it is warm to the touch and has a unique soft rubbery feel. I don't have any way to date these for certain - possibly early 1900's Chinese export pieces - or maybe even earlier would be my best guess. Don't care for dress clips - but adore these precious moths? Clip on a necklace or cord, convert to two rings / brooch set, or earrings... They are beautiful pieces begging to be admired and shown off. Ready and waiting for your wardrobe. Measurements : Each is aprox 1" long or tall x 2" wide or across - about 3/8 thick. Marks : CHINA in a reversed print stamped on the back edge frame of each. Condition : Great vintage condition - no damage or quirks to mention. Clips in good working order and hold well. View & enlarge photographs to closely inspect fine details and to determine the amount of patina, and/or wear. Most older pieces by nature normally have some degree of both and, unless severe, aren't considered damaged. I will do my best to note anything glaring or distracting. Please utilize the scroll arrows beside the photos to allow yourself the opportunity to view them all. Don't forget to check my other items. ALL OF MY ITEMS HAVE BEEN CAREFULLY STORED IN A SUPER CLEAN, SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT. KNOW I ALWAYS PAD AND PACKAGE WITH EXTREME CARE - I MAKE SURE EVERY PARCEL GETS SENT OUT JUST AS I WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE IT.

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The item "ANTIQUE VINTAGE PAIR SET CHINESE EXPORT CARVED CINNABAR LACQUER MOTH DRESS CLIPS" is in sale since Wednesday, September 25, 2019. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Dress & Scarf Clips". The seller is "gwenmariec" and is located in Illinois. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Shape: Butterfly
• Country/Region of Manufacture: China
• Department: Women
• Base Metal: Sterling Silver
• Signed?: Signed
• lot: No
• Modified Item: No
• Material: Mixed Materials
• Theme: Animals & Insects
• Original/Reproduction: Original
• Ethnic Origin: Chinese
• Type: Dress Clip
• Seller Warranty: No
• Main Stone Color: Red
• Antique: Yes
• Color: Red
• Vintage: Yes
• Jewelry Department: Fine
• Year Manufactured: Pre-1920
• Item Length: 2"
• Signed: Yes
• Main Stone: Cinnabar
• Occasion: Anniversary
• Brand: Handmade
• Metal: Silver
• Era: Art Nouveau (1895-1910)
• Ethnic & Regional Style: Asian
• Main Stone Shape: Butterfly