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A Pair of Chinese Shoes Toggle, 19th Century
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Inventory No: 10314

price: $220


A Pair of Chinese Shoes Toggle, 19th Century

A pair of shoes toggle in Cizhou style covered in white slip with translucent glaze over the black slip painted details with a pair of bats depicted on the sides and a suspension hole through middle of shoe pair with unglazed flat base. Shoe is a symbol of marital bliss while bat symbolizing happiness.

Good condition with some age wears.

Length 1 3/4 inch (4.5cm)