Vintage Brass Chinese Silk Iron or Rice Scope, Decorated with Dragons

Vintage Brass Chinese Silk Iron or Rice Scope, Decorated with Dragons Silk irons (or pan irons) were first used in China over a thousand years ago. Hot coals were placed in the pan. The iron was then pressed over stretched fabric. Size: 7" long, 3 1/2" wide, 2" tall Dragons on sides Handle has vine and leaves with one red stone