Pendant
Title
Pendant
Description
Silver ornament in the shape of a fruit basket symbol of abundance. A chain with a loop is attached to the basket's handle the basket itself contains a large flower probably an iris and some other vegetation. The basket is decorated with an incised floral design and on the bottom a loop is attached from which hangs a small coral bead a large green jade or glass bead and a silver end. The four loops around the sids of the basket have lost their beads. Again this ornament would be worn to insure good fortune and prosperity. CA..1860 Value $60.00 Note: Transfered from Museum gift shop.
Identifier
1990.038.005