CHINA: AE charm (28.24g), CCH-374, Grundmann-1220, 45mm, zheng de tong bao // dragon & phoenix type, dragon with tail pointing downwards, Fine. 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 Ming or Southern Ming period due to casting style and metal.
Estimate: 100-150 USD