Pictorial Charm

Probably used for hanging or display (Larson, David). An amulet used as part of ritual paraphernalia at the May 5th Festival to keep the harmful things such as: dangerous animals, poisonous bugs, evil spirts, etc. Presumably worn by children (Li, Min).

Representation of five harmful creatures on reverse: three-legged toad, tiger, spider, snake, and centipede. One of the regional variations of representing the "Five Poisonous/Vicious" creatures.

Round, round centre hole, inner and outer rims on both sides, characters and design on obverse, pictorial design on reverse; four characters in column left, figure right on obverse; animals including tiger, bat, spider, cock, and lizard on reverse.