Chinese Silver with 4? High-Relief Repousse' Character Inscription

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by wlwhittier, May 14, 2022.

  1. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    Roughly 44 X 33 mm; it weighs 9 grams, and it's hollow.

    I don't know what to call it; I need a proper name, and a use or function, for it. It is hallmarked, faintly; I'll try to get an acceptable pic of that, an' post it here IF I'm successful

    And, of course, a translation of those 4 (3?) characters would be a major bonus!

    Thanks for looking!


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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Chinese lock............ https://www.google.com/search?sourc...HfJTA7wQjJkEegQIAhAC&biw=1234&bih=642&dpr=1.3
     
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  3. Ce BCA

    Ce BCA Well-Known Member

    I'm not sure on the middle character but it is something like 保宗白, but not sure that helps. Looks like a decorative lock (does it open), probably not that old.
    (sniped by Holly)
     
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  4. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Not a lock, but a spirit lock, which doesn't open. They are worn to protect the spirit/soul against evil.
    Spirit locks are often worn by children, who are more vulnerable.
     
    Last edited: May 14, 2022
  5. wlwhittier

    wlwhittier Well-Known Member

    保宗白
    Google translate offers: Bao Zongbai

    Is that a person? The name of a child?
    Or a phrase of blessing/protection?
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Libre Translate says it means "maintenance". If that is correct it could mean maintaining the spirit as one's own (not to be surrendered to evil forces).
     
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