A fascinating-looking wire silver with minor acanthite specimen from a new find at the Hongda Mine of China. The thick silver wires on one end look very insect-like with three antennae atop the insect's head with long neck and a long forearm out front. A tiny bit of acanthite forms the "eye" on one side. The other end is a tail and legs. It looks like a praying mantis. The thick wires on this very aesthetic piece have a very nice patina. This piece bears strong resemblance to classic Kongsberg wire silvers.