Toggle in the shape of a pair of men’s shoes. Shoes (xie 鞋), because of an identical pronunciation, are used in combination with other objects to express "in Harmony with" (xie 谐) or "Together with" (xie 偕). Shoes also symbolize Wealth because their shape is similar to a silver or gold ingot (sycee). This pair is made of boxwood and is plain except for a depiction of a round ‘Shou’ symbol on their noses. The patina of this toggle confirms its age. Toggles of this type often date from the Ming period (1368 – 1644) which is also the period from which this one possibly dates. Length 4.4 cm. Width 2.7 cm. Height 2.4 cm.