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Chinese Charm Token Shoe with Compartment, c. 1850
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Originally tucked in a pocket as a charm, this tiny shoe was kept close at hand as a talisman for marital happiness. Meticulously carved from wood, the shoe is decorated with a double happiness symbol, the traditional symbol for conjugal bliss. A lovely Valentine’s Day or anniversary gift, the charm has a compartment ready to be filled with a note or small gift of earrings or a ring.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Width: 1.5 in (3.81 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1850
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- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: BJAA0581stDibs: LU820018470842
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