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). Under the shoes is a depiction of an ingot which expresses the hope for Prosperity. The toggle is made of boxwood. Its patina reveals that it was most probably made by the end of the Qing period (1644 – 1912). Length 4.4 cm. Width 3.1 cm. Height 2.2 cm.