Antique Chinese silver fragrance box / perfumier in the form of a pierced vase . pdvs1007 Mid-Century Eight beads in an 8

Eight beads in an 8

carved white coral has a natural pink coloration at the top and includes an etched monogram "S

The earliest pi was produced in the Neolithic period and are meant to represent the sky and the revolution of the stars

Each bead is unique

Wrapped in a silver plate over copper band with a bail

Antique Chinese silver fragrance box / perfumier in the form of a pierced vase . pdvs1007 Mid-Century Eight beads in an 8Antique Chinese silver vase shaped perfume fragrance box, decorated with etching and floral openwork with vines and flowers. Two silver peaches dangle from chain from the bottom. Silver wire "handles" and a silver 's' hook at the top to attach to a chain or chatelaine. One side of the box lifts out so a fragrance soaked cotton or cloth can be inserted. This type of ornament may have been part of a larger ritual or ceremonial piece during the dynasty