Antique Chinese Qing dynasty hollow repousse ornamental chime. pdvs1005

Antique Qing dynasty hollow coin silver bell-shaped two-sided ornament in repoussé hollow coin silver.  7/8" x 7/8" x 5/8".  Attached is a 5/16" ringThis is an antique piece from the dynasty that fell in 1911. In the 1970s to the mid 1980s, Chinese workers often added beads, cords and chains to these Qing Dynasty artifacts. This pendant would have been part of a  larger ritual or ceremonial piece during the dynasty period. . This piece came from the estate of a dealer who acquired many of these artifacts. They have become increasingly rare and today, some reproductions of much poorer quality are being produced.