Baby boy in a cabbage – (2418)
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Carved kernel of a 'Ganlan' fruit with a depiction of a baby boy inside a cabbage. The cabbage (baicai 白菜) is a pun for Wealth because it has the same pronunciation as the word ‘Money’ or ‘Wealth’ (cai 财). To top it off the boy is holding a gold bar (ingot) in his hand which also expresses a wish to get rich. The boy himself symbolizes a wish for many sons. The modern carving is signed. Height 3.7 cm. Diameter 1.9 cm.
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