An Antique Gold Pair of Hoop Earrings, Chinese, Ming Dynasty, 16th Century. Photo courtesy Susan Ollemans

A pair of gold cast earrings. The hoops are decorated with imagery clearly creating a rebus. Possibly an auspicious new year's gift. Diameter: 3.2cm. Price on request

Lotus and Fish: May you have a abundance of wealth and honour;

Gold Fish: May you have an excess of gold;

Shrimp: You have the ability to change your fate;

Fish: Contentment;

Cat Fish: May your wishes come true year after year and may every year be auspicious;

Two Fish with Crackers: May you have plenty year after year;

Dragonfly: May the river stay clear and the sea calm;

Butterfly: A joyful encounter.

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