A Chinese German Silver Rectangular Openwork Pendant with Eye Agate and Red Cabochons, 2AP

This hand-crafted pendant is fashioned from German silver, measuring 6.5cm x 3.5cm. The rounded rectangular plaque features finely pierced lattice openwork framing four sculpted toad motifs positioned at each corner, with an ornately engraved bail at the top. The obverse is dominated by a large oval eye agate cabochon set at the centre, flanked by two vivid red domed cabochons mounted vertically above and below the central stone. The reverse displays deep relief lotus petal ornamentation surrounding an embossed cartouche bearing inscribed characters, with additional openwork cut-outs and embossed "Ru Yi Ji Xiang" auspicious phrase on either side. Eye agate is revered as a protective talisman in Chinese tradition, warding off negative influences and bringing guardianship, while red cabochons symbolise joy and auspicious fortune, lotus motifs represent purity and spiritual blessing. Intricate lattice piercing, high-relief carving and aged metallic patina demonstrate fine traditional craftsmanship of this German silver talisman.

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