Kirin Riding Scholar Depicted On Late Qing Repousse Amalgam Silver Breastplate
Kirin Riding Scholar Depicted On Late Qing Repousse Amalgam Silver Breastplate
Kirin Riding Scholar Depicted On Late Qing Repousse Amalgam Silver Breastplate
Kirin Riding Scholar Depicted On Late Qing Repousse Amalgam Silver Breastplate

Kirin Riding Scholar Depicted On Late Qing Repousse Amalgam Silver Breastplate

$200.00
$200.00

"Repoussé or repoussage refer to a metalworking technique in which a malleable metal is shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief. Chasing, chased work, or embossing refer to a similar technique, in which the piece is hammered on the front side, sinking the metal."

This late 19th or early 20th century pendant features a scholar or hero riding on a Kirin—a mythical Chinese creature, a bit like a horse and dragon in one.

A bit under 5.5" across by less than 4"

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