Silver ‘Occupation’ amulet showing several objects on a 'bamboo' rice sieve. For the background story on the use of such sieve amulets see Quick Find 0289 & 3285. Depicted on this particular example are an abacus, a ruler, scissors, scales, an unusual shaped mirror and a book with the title ‘Min Guo San Shi Nian’ which dates it to the Republic Period (1912 – 1947). Occupation amulets such as this one were sewn on clothing to bring good fortune in the career and life of their owners. In the centre a mirror is depicted which symbolizes ‘together’. The amulet is of a good quality and dates from 1941 during the Republic Period (1912 – 1947). Diameter 2.7 cm. Depth 0.4 cm.