Rare and unique oriental / Asian / Japanese bangle bracelet:
* Eye-catching vivid orange and white swirled jade / stone or art glass made to mimic
* Custom hand made sterling silver protective and decorative cage
* 4 evenly spaced stations with fanciful elaborate filigree butterflies and sentimental forget-me-not flowers
* Each little butterfly seems have it's own identity and personality due to the handmade nature - I love it. You could name each one and always have a friend near by..... If this fit on my wrist - It would be in my personal collection in a second
ESTIMATED AGE OR ERA = True original authentic antique. I am not an expert in Asian antiquities what-so-ever ...... I just have a nasty gift of being able to pick out something special when I see it. I am only guessing this to be circa the late part of the 1800's to very early 1900's based on construction, motif, and craftsmanship. Broadly Qing Dynasty
METAL AND/OR MATERIAL = Glass or stone bangle bracelet and sterling silver metal work
CLOSURE/CLASP = N/A - slide on to wear
MARKS = None that I could find
MEASUREMENTS = With bracelet laying flat - inside diameter is about 2 1/2" across. The outside to outside measures aprox 3" - not including any metalwork (making the walls 1/4" thick). The bangle is 3/8" tall or high
US RING SIZE = N/A
WEIGHT = 41.3 grams on my scale
CONDITION = Fantastic condition for the age - no damage or quirks found to mention
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