Hand-carved kernel of a ‘Ganlan’ fruit depicting a monkey clutching two gold bars in his paws, representing Wealth. The word for monkey (hou) is a pun for the wish to become a 'marquis' in other words to obtain a high position. The monkey also symbolizes Longevity. It is sitting on a coin (Wealth). The carving is not signed and dates from the late 20th century Length 2.5 cm. Diameter 1.6 cm.