Antique Chinese Repousse Silver Plaque with Warrior on Decorated Horse - Rita Okrent Collection (C180)

Antique Chinese Repousse Silver Plaque with Warrior on Decorated Horse - Rita Okrent Collection (C180)This extraordinary rectangular silver repousse plaque was sourced by Rita in the 1970s or early mid 1980s on a visit to China or Hong Kong. Likely to be from the Qing Dynasty Daoguang Period (1821 1850). The silver metal work decorations on the horse and rider show very well, as do the the decorative designs surrounding them. It is in excellent condition with no noticeable dents. Measures 6 inches (15. 3 cm) by 5 inches (13 cm) approximately. Bails on

Ancient Glass Item 111f

but are still useful as jewelry supplies and fixable for someone with the skills to work with them

brass findings

75 inches tall

Circa 1800's or possibly much older

which would attach to the belt of a Jambiya or dagger

Used as a closure on a handle of a cloth bag

Ancient Black and Yellow Islamic Glass Beads with Eyes and Trailed Designs

These beads were from Rita's design studio and were a design staple in her necklaces

Some older prayer beads are also made from plastic “African amber” so the use of a base plastic is not unusual

Some beads are from Egypt

Short strand of stone beads and pendants with a few glass beads and pendants mixed in