Antique Chinese Silver Opium Chatelaine with Monkey Butterflies and Elephants

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Rare antique Chinese silver opium chatelaine featuring exquisite craftsmanship with intricate monkey, butterfly, and elephant motifs. This exceptional piece exemplifies traditional Chinese silversmithing techniques, likely dating from the late Qing Dynasty period. The detailed zoomorphic decorations hold symbolic significance in Chinese iconography, with monkeys representing cleverness, butterflies symbolizing joy, and elephants denoting wisdom and strength. A remarkable collector's item of historical and cultural importance.

The total length is 6.25”.
The length of each tool is 3”. 

It has a nice aged patina and is in great antique condition.

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