CHINA: AE charm (3.43g), S-1179, 24mm, zheng de tong bao charm. 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 early Qing dynasty due to the casting style and metal.
Estimate: 75-100 USD