Silver pendant depicting a boy who raises one leg which in fact symbolizes ‘Stepping up’ expressing a wish for Career Advancement. The combination of a Boy and the Raised leg symbolizes a wish to have Distinguished sons. In Chinese culture the absence of sons was a disaster. Wearing a small charm in the shape of a baby boy was supposed to ensure the arrival of a son. This charming figure dates from the late Qing (1644 – 1912) to the early Republic period (1912 – 1947). Length 4.1 cm. Width 2.1 cm. Depth 0.9 cm.