Chinese amulet nach.XX XIX-century.
Hello , please help in evaluating this information, and an amulet from the experts on the Far East .
In my explorations is scant Lao Tzu (old child). In the late folk mythology of China, he was honored as the head of the caster , as well as the patron of blacksmiths , silversmiths and goldsmiths , grinders , cups , and manufacturers of chopsticks . Depicted as an old man riding a bull.
Stamp a Word as a " pure silver " , which corresponds to the material.
Weight in '48 Dimensions 5.5 x 6.5 without the bells, bells with L = 12 cm .
Something similar is seen as decorations on knives and belts from Manchuria.
Is this true? Are there any other kind of information on the application of the subject ? And what is its cost.
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