Lot 6671

Dragon and Phoenix Marriage Charm - Obv: Dragon playing with pearl, character Fu (Happiness) / Rev: Phoenix, inscription Long Feng Cheng Xiang (Prosperity brought by Dragon & Phoenix) - Gold 14.98 gram, 31.7 mm - XF\nSuch charms were usually presented to a newly wedded couple for good luck, this one may be used for a marriage of high ranking official or even at the Imperial Court. The Dragon symbolises a bridegroom, the Phoenix a bride. Charms with these motives were especially popular in Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1644-1911) times