Item Category: Vintage & Antique Jewelry

Japanese Tenka Chaya-Gata Lantern Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Pendant 2.0g

Japanese Tenka Chaya-Gata Lantern Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Pendant 2.0g Condition: Very good. Measures approx: 20.5 mm x 9 mm x 6.5 mm. Weight approx: 2.0 grams. A vintage sterling silver charm pendant of a Japanese Tenka Chaya-Gata Lantern All Japanese holy sites, such as Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, use stone lanterns as sacred light sources. During the 16th century, stone lanterns became very popular among Japanese tea masters and they were used to light the path through the tea garden leading towards the tea house. Ever since then, one or multiple stone lanterns are featured in almost every traditional Japanese garden. Although it is unmarked, you can buy with confidence knowing all silver items, whether marked or not, undergo thorough testing before listing. Contrary to popular belief, U.S. law does not require precious metal jewelry to be stamped with its precious metal content. UK law requires sterling silver items over 7.78 grams be hallmarked unless the mark would spoil the appearance of the item. * * * * * Photographs show a coin & ruler for scale purposes. Photographs are enlarged to show detail, they do not represent the actual size of the item. Please refer to the dimensions and weights given on each listing. Happy to combine postage for multiple purchases.1. Please use the ‘Add to Cart’ not the ‘Buy it Now’ link.2. Go to your cart by clicking on the ‘shopping cart’ top right of your page.3. Discount should be automatically applied but if it isn’t…4. Use the ‘request total’ link to the right of the seller ID.5. You will then be sent a revised invoice. Vintage or antique items have had previous owners and may show some wear and minor flaws. Noticeable imperfections are noted and take detailed images taken.

Japanese Tenka Chaya-Gata Lantern Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Pendant 2.0g

Japanese Tenka Chaya-Gata Lantern Vintage Sterling Silver Charm Pendant 2.0g Condition: Very good. Measures approx: 20.5 mm x 9 mm x 6.5 mm. Weight approx: 2.0 grams. A vintage sterling silver charm pendant of a Japanese Tenka Chaya-Gata Lantern All Japanese holy sites, such as Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, use stone lanterns as sacred light sources. During the 16th century, stone lanterns became very popular among Japanese tea masters and they were used to light the path through the tea garden leading towards the tea house. Ever since then, one or multiple stone lanterns are featured in almost every traditional Japanese garden. Although it is unmarked, you can buy with confidence knowing all silver items, whether marked or not, undergo thorough testing before listing. Contrary to popular belief, U.S. law does not require precious metal jewelry to be stamped with its precious metal content. UK law requires sterling silver items over 7.78 grams be hallmarked unless the mark would spoil the appearance of the item. * * * * * Photographs show a coin & ruler for scale purposes. Photographs are enlarged to show detail, they do not represent the actual size of the item. Please refer to the dimensions and weights given on each listing. Happy to combine postage for multiple purchases.1. Please use the ‘Add to Cart’ not the ‘Buy it Now’ link.2. Go to your cart by clicking on the ‘shopping cart’ top right of your page.3. Discount should be automatically applied but if it isn’t…4. Use the ‘request total’ link to the right of the seller ID.5. You will then be sent a revised invoice. Vintage or antique items have had previous owners and may show some wear and minor flaws. Noticeable imperfections are noted and take detailed images taken.