KOREA. Openwork Lantern Shaped Chatelaine, ND (ca. Mid-Late 19th Century). NEARLY EXTREMELY FINE.
Lee & Seo-847. Dimensions: 115mm x 170mm; Weight: 188.0 gms. Six charms and seven Sang P'yong T'ong Bo 1 mun (all hun / chon), arranged in five rows, with the top charm flanked by a pair of dragons and butterflies, while the other coins bordered by a meander pattern. Cord and tassels attached at the top. Brassy-brown overall in color, with great detail remaining. A particularly RARE type to encounter, especially this attractive and alluring.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000