The gold pendant is perhaps shaped like a gourd. Its border is decorated with a meander or key fret pattern. Six figures in Chinese robes and a horse decorate the surface of the pendant through the use of repoussé techniques, where the metal is hammered on the reverse side to create designs in low relief. The two figures at the top appear to be elevated on clouds, one holding a fan, and the other a baby. Below them on the left is the image of a man leading a horse and on the right are three figures, one holding a sword and another, a fan. The scene remains unidentified. A loop with floral design is attached at the top of the pendant suggesting that it could have been strung on a chain and worn as a necklace. A pin attached to the back of the pendant suggests that it could have been worn as a brooch. This pendant or brooch could have been used as an amulet. Chinese and Peranakan Chinese wore amulets (tangkal in Baba Malay) with the belief that they could protect the wearer against evil, sickness and bad luck.
