A French 18 karat (18K) yellow gold lucky charm pendant designed as a Biliken elf seated like a Buddha with a decorative background. The phrase 'Je suis Biliken le petit dieu de la veine', translating to 'I am Biliken, the little god of fortune’. Stamped with the owl mark for 18 karat gold and French import.
Biliken is a pot-bellied elf created by an American illustrator at the beginning of the 20th Century. Biliken is associated with protection, luck and prosperity. This little elf became so popular in Asia that he was raised to the rank of a deity. Biliken is believed to be the God of things as they ought to be.
Dimensions: 2.5 x 2.3 x 0.15 cm (not including jump ring)
Weight: 3.78 grams
(Chain not included)