Miao Garment Fastener in "S" Shape Form, Based

Two spirals, one S-curve, and a lot of quiet confidence.

Miao silversmiths of China made this garment fastener in the shape of an S in silver in the mid 20th century. Miao silver is commonly worn as part of festival dress, where weight and workmanship signal family wealth. A curved bar ends in two flat discs, each engraved with tight concentric rings winding to a central dot. The metal has softened to a gray pewter tone with darker lines in the grooves. It rests on a small stand for display.

About 5 inches long. Hypnotic from across the room, and not at all loud about it.