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Inventory No: 10361
price: $280
Chinese Wood Toggle – Kai Zhi San Ye, Mid 19th Century
A lovely, well-carved wood (possibly catalpa) toggle in the form of leaf with a spider lay on top. Spider is one of the auspicious symbols in the Chinese culture. When spider together with leaf, the hidden meaning of this scene in Chinese culture is ‘Kai Zhi San Ye’ which means ‘May you have numerous descendants’, it could applied to family and business as well.
Excellent condition with age wears, wonderful patina.
Length: 2 3/4 inch (6.8 cm)
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