Vintage Mid‑Century Chinese Solid Cast Brass Fú‑Lù‑Shòu Blessings Bracelet

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This mid‑century Chinese export bracelet is crafted from solid cast brass components, and displays the warm, natural patina that collectors … Read more This mid‑century Chinese export bracelet is crafted from solid cast brass components, and displays the warm, natural patina that collectors prize in authentic 1950s–1970s export pieces. The bracelet features ornate high‑relief panels with crisp floral motifs and symbolic medallions representing the traditional Fú‑Lù‑Shòu blessing trio:
福 (fú) — good fortune**
祿 (lù) — prosperity / emolument**
壽 (shòu) — longevity**

These characters appear in stylized, export‑era forms typical of the period’s brass casting molds. Their rounded, compressed silhouettes and deep relief are hallmarks of mid‑century production from Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Guangdong workshops supplying the Western market in the late 1950's through 1970s.
Condition: good vintage condition. clasp functions appropriately. Note the piece exhibits significant natural patina, desirable to many collectors, and therefore has not been cleaned with metal cleaner or polish prior to sale.

Length: Approx. 7 inches
Weight: 44.78 g See less