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Antique 19th Century Chinese Jade Pendant Baby Luck

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Chinese Jade Pendant. Circa 19th Century. Small piece of solid gold as well. Very nice carving. It is called a \Jade Luck or Baby Luck\" They were given to baby boys of rich families in China. The lock is given in hope of securing him to his family and providing him a long life. The flower is probably a peony (flower of wealth and rank) and the phrase is usually something about wealth and long life. Dimensions: 2 1/8\" x 2\"."

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