Pictorial Charm

A charm with a good-luck message. (Larson, David) A hanging ornament for common families. Could be part of a set of charms expressing different aspirations, such as longevity or social mobility. (Li, Min)

Image of Jubaopen, the "treasure-gathering basin", on the reverse. (Li, Min).

Brass, circular charm with a dragon figure with hole under stomach on top of coin and four Chinese characters inside rim on face. On the reverse is pictured an urn containing some of the eight precious objects. Vibrant green pigment used to colour recessed areas of the charm.