QING: AE charm (47.02g), CCH-382, S-528, 54mm, zheng de tong bao // dragon & phoenix type, the two facing each other with their heads at the bottom, Fine, ex Daniel K. Ching Collection. Based on the Ming dynasty ruler Zheng De (1505-21), this is a popular charm because zheng de has the auspicious meaning of "correct virtue" in Chinese, which is an appropriate wish for a newlywed couple. This piece was likely manufactured during the late Qing dynasty.
Estimate: 75-100 USD