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Chinese Charm Token Shoe with Compartment, c. 1850

$380
£288.97
€333.32
CA$532.31
A$595.76
CHF 311.08
MX$7,268.31
NOK 3,948.75
SEK 3,747.12
DKK 2,489.05
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About the Item

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)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1850
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BJAA0581stDibs: LU820018470842

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