CHINA: AE charm (15.88g), CCH-833, 46mm, Eight Treasure Charm, phoenix and deer facing each other, both representing long life, auspicious symbols around // jin yù man táng cháng mìng fù guì (enjoy long life and prosperity), surrounding the outer rim are eight treasures starting at the one o'clock position and going clockwise are the pearl (flaming pearl), the silver ingot (sycee or yuan bao), the double lozenge, the coral, a single rhinoceros horn, the writing brush and Chinese ink, the precious mirror, and the sceptre (ruyi), several natural casting holes, still a lovely example! EF. This is an example of using a picture as a symbol with a hidden meaning. The picture of the deer is expressing a wish for a top government office with a high salary, and a wish for longevity. This example was likely cast in the late Qing Dynasty.
Estimate: 100-150 USD