Antique Malay / Indonesian Silver Caping / Chaping / Modesty Plate / Disk

Description

This is a lovely Antique Silver Caping / C
haping
/ Modesty Plate / Shield from either Malaysia or Indonesia.
This piece
dates from the late 1800's to early 1900's.  These heart shaped shields were worn by Babies / Children of Muslim families to cover their genitals.  The caping was suspended from a Chain that would have been worn around the child's waist.  This item was purchased in the early 1970's from a local antique dealer in Penang, Malaysia that sold primarily Peranakan / Nyonya Items.
This Caping / Chaping
has not been polished and retain it's original patina.  Applying silver polish would drastically change the appearance of the item if you prefer a shinier / newer looking piece.
Dimensions: 2 1/8 inches in Width and 2 1/4 inches in Height.  Weight: .9 ounces
Returns accepted if not completely satisfied.
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Provenance: Collection of
Don
T. Christensen, Penang, Malaysia