19c Chinese Export silver PIN Foo Lion

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19th century Chinese export silver pine, its finial in a shape of a crouching Foo lion. Nice crisp work, low grade silver common in export items, in great condition. Total pin length 2.13 inches, Foo lion length 0.87 inches.

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19c Chinese Export silver PIN Foo Lion

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