Silver pendant shaped as a baby Boy. His little ‘willy’ is gone and his hands also show wear and tear. Depictions of boys symbolize a wish for many 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 unmarked figure dates from the late Qing period (1644 – 1912). Length 5.0 cm. Width 2.3 cm. Depth 0.8 cm.