Zentner Collection: Antique Japanese Tansu, Asian Works of Art
Chinese antique jade toggle carved of light green and brown jade in the form of a pair of rats and a bat on a vine hanging with long fruit. The rat in Chinese symbolism, in addition to being a zodiac animal of the lunar calendar, represents intelligence because of it's clever resourcefulness, prosperity and abundance. Along with the bat which symbolizes good luck and happiness.

Age: 19th century

Dimensions: 2 1/8" high x 1 1/8" wide
$1,600.00
item #1503292