Vintage 1960's Enamel Articulated Fish Pendant Necklace
Description
Vintage 1960s enamel Koi fish pendant. This unusual necklace features green and blue enamel set into an Koi fish, the body of the fish moves as you wear the pendant. This pendant most likely came from China a souvenir from the 1960's traveller, a true vintage Chinese export.
The earliest ancient legend of the koi fish dates 533 B.C. The legend says Chinese philosopher Confucius was born a son in 533 B.C, King Shoko of Ro presented him with a black carp, as a gift. According to legend all modern day koi and their bright colours are from the black carp given to Confucius by the king. In general the koi are believed to give you good fortune, success, prosperity, longevity, courage, ambition and perseverance.
ERA
Vintage, 1960s
MEASUREMENTS
The necklace measuring 5cm in length and 2.5cm at its widest point, the pendant. The charm does not include a chain. A larger 9ct gold jump ring has been included for ease of stringing on a chain.
WEIGHT
6.76g
CONDITION
The pendant is in excellent vintage condition.
SKU
6577
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