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Re: Mystery Iron Object with silver inlay

Posted By: idcloisonne
Posted Date: Jan 25, 2014 (11:35 AM)

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I love a mystery...
IMHO this is Chinese, decorated in silver with Buddhist symbols and a t-fret background. The form of the two ends are similar to the Imperial Ruyie Sceptre, a sort of wand about 16 inches long, with a bent foliate head, which represent the sacred fungus.
What it is for, have no idea, too heavy for wear, too small for a horse, perhaps a large statue's head ornament???

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