Ebay metal miniature bow

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 1:03 am

Romain, Stephen

http://cgi.ebay.com/CHINESE-19TH-CENTUR ... dZViewItem

Stephen Selby · Post by **Stephen Selby** » Thu Mar 02, 2006 1:35 am

I think this is a 'xilimama': a good luck charm hung by Manchu people over the cot of a new-born son. Interesting piece of folkloric kit. Worth collecting if you're interested in it.

Romain · Post by **Romain** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 12:05 pm

Too bad ! the auction is over already...

jack farrell · Post by **jack farrell** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:40 am

Romain; I only saw the item one hour before the end of auction. After looking at about a thousand of the dealer's items, I have to conclude that most or all of his stuff is among the best Chinese fake antiquities that I have seen offered on ebay. The arrowheads and ceramics are especially impressive. But still worthwhile as decorative items. -j-