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Peach pendant with bats, China. Brass repousse.
2.5" (6.5 cm) wide by 2" (5 cm) high.
Early to mid-20th century.

In Chinese lore, peaches symbolize a long and healthy life, while bats represent happiness and  ...
Peach pendant with bats, China. Brass repousse.
2.5" (6.5 cm) wide by 2" (5 cm) high.
Early to mid-20th century.

In Chinese lore, peaches symbolize a long and healthy life, while bats represent happiness and  ...
Peach pendant with bats, China. Brass repousse. 2.5" (6.5 cm) wide by 2" (5 cm) high. Early to mid-20th century. In Chinese lore, peaches symbolize a long and healthy life, while bats represent happiness and joy - a potent combination, and auspicious for the new year. If this piece were part of a chatelaine, which is likely was, it would hang in the opposite orientation, but the wearer would see it like this.
price:  On request