Antique Chinese silver fragrance box / perfumier in the form of a pierced vase . pdvs1007 Mid-Century Each bead is unique

Each bead is unique

You can string it either way There is a central round pane with a painted flower etching on one side and a Chinese symbol on the other

This 38x27x8mm piece is ideal for creating a pendant & has a smooth

The earliest pi was produced in the Neolithic period and are meant to represent the sky and the revolution of the stars

Necklace circumference is  14 1/2 inches

Antique Chinese silver fragrance box / perfumier in the form of a pierced vase . pdvs1007 Mid-Century Each bead is uniqueAntique Chinese silver vase shaped perfume fragrance box, decorated with etching and floral openwork with vines and flowers. Two silver peaches dangle from chain from the bottom. Silver wire "handles" and a silver 's' hook at the top to attach to a chain or chatelaine. One side of the box lifts out so a fragrance soaked cotton or cloth can be inserted. This type of ornament may have been part of a larger ritual or ceremonial piece during the dynasty