First animal of the zodiac, sitting in the money.
The Rat and Money Bag Pendant is carved fully in the round — a small sculpture rather than a plaque. The rat sits up inside an open money bag, paws on the rim, ears cocked forward, whiskers cut fine across a satin face. He is grinning.
The bag is gathered and tied with a carved rope cord, the fabric falling in soft folds around him, and the front of it carries the character 財 — cái, wealth — raised and polished against the satin.
The whole piece is finished in fine satin with the ears, the rope and the character taken back to a bright polish, so the highlights land exactly where the detail is.
The rat opens the Chinese zodiac — first of the twelve, the one that got there by cleverness rather than strength — and paired with the money bag it reads the way it is meant to: quick, resourceful, and good with money. It is a common gift in a Rat year and for anyone born in one.
Why You’ll Love It:
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Carved in the Round – A full small sculpture, finished on every side
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財 for Wealth – The character raised and polished on the face of the bag
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Carved Rope Tie – Gathered bag mouth with a twisted cord, cut not cast smooth
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Satin and Polish – Matte body with ears, rope and character brought up bright
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Zodiac Piece – First animal of the twelve; a natural gift for a Rat year
The Rat and Money Bag Pendant is the friendliest thing we make, and one of the easiest to give.
Made to order, turnaround time is typically 2-4 weeks.
Specifications
| Dimensions |
1.25” height |
| Bail Opening |
4mm |
Estimated Weight by Purity
| Purity |
Approx. Weight |
| 10K |
18.8g |
| 14K |
21.2g |
| 18K |
25.0g |
| 22K |
29.1g |
| 24K |
31.2g |
Approximate Weight Notice
Due to the handcrafted nature of our jewelry and natural variations in gold alloys, listed weights are approximate. Minor differences may occur from piece to piece. These variations are a normal part of fine jewelry production and reflect the individuality of each item. For any changes or questions, please use the "Custom Work" page.
