Antique Chinese Export Symbolic Meaningful Moth Dress Clip Set Pair - Expertly Carved Cinnabar Lacquer - Prong Set Custom Mounts - Fabulous

Fabulous 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 reasons

~ 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 am guessing the backings are most likely silver of some grade, but the clips are not as they are magnetic

~ 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, collection, or gift giving - you will love these!

*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

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