CHINA: AE charm (25.96g), CCH-393, 40mm, zheng de tong bao // dragon & phoenix with flaming pearl below, VF. 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 Qing dynasty due to the casting style and metal.
