Chinese Nanking Store Sterling Silver Gilt Dragon Buckle or Sash Ornament | Vermeil Chinese Export Silver head band Waist: 72 1/2” around

Waist:  72 1/2” around

Three images show the garment on an AI-generated model to illustrate how the piece looks when worn

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Chinese Nanking Store Sterling Silver Gilt Dragon Buckle or Sash Ornament | Vermeil Chinese Export Silver head band Waist: 72 1/2” aroundThis Chinese export sterling silver gilt piece is richly decorated with opposing dragons surrounding a central longevity style symbol, all rendered in deeply chased relief flanked by raised dragons. Marked NANKING STERLING to the reverse along with a Chinese character hallmark, the piece was retailed by the famed Nanking Store, one of the best known Chinese luxury goods retailers catering to the export and tourist trade, active from 1895 until 1940.