Unusual 1970's sterling silver,14k gold, and onyx artist made ball and claw brooch. The ball and claw was a popular motif with Europeans during the Victorian era but came originally from the Chinese. In Chinese mythology the claw was of the dragon, symbolizing the emperor, holding and guarding the ball that symbolized wisdom and purity.
Description
Unusual 1970's sterling silver,14k gold, and onyx artist made ball and claw brooch. The ball and claw was a popular motif with Europeans during the Victorian era but came originally from the Chinese. In Chinese mythology the claw was of the dragon, symbolizing the emperor, holding and guarding the ball that symbolized wisdom and purity.
Sizing + Info
This piece is vintage.
The claw is sterling silver and the pin findings are 14k gold.
Brooch is approximately 1 3/4” long and onyx ball is 10mm.
Shipping
$10 standard shipping, free shipping on orders of $100 or more
