Authentic vintage necklace by Alva Museum. This piece features a beautifully detailed, heavy openwork disk medallion showcasing an intricate, interlaced design of entwined serpentine dragons. It comes attached to its original chunky, heavy-link vintage chain. This piece is an authorized, copyrighted reproduction cast directly from an ancient Chinese artifact dating back to the Warring States Period (6th – 3rd Century B.C.). In traditional Chinese mythology, the dragon represents a powerful, protective, and beneficent creature, making this a deeply symbolic revival piece.Specifications. Signed "Alva Museum Replicas" on the reverse hallmark stamp.Heavy cast base metal alloy with an antiqued golden-bronze electroplated patina finish. Approximately 2.5 to 2.75 inches. The metal work is crisp, structural loops are perfectly intact, and the reverse hallmark signature stamp is clear and highly legible.