CHINA: AE charm (35.53g), CCH-380, 52mm, zheng de tong bao // dragon and phoenix dragon with tail pointing downwards, Fine. Based on the Ming dynasty ruler Zheng De (1505-21), this is a popular charm because zheng de has the auspicious meaning of "correct virtue" in Chinese, which is an appropriate wish for a newlywed couple. This piece was likely manufactured during the Ming or Southern Ming period due to casting style and metal.































