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Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Three-Legged Toad Jin Chan
Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Three-Legged Toad Jin Chan
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Description
China, Qing Dynasty, 1850 to 1912 CE. A cast bronze statue of a man standing atop a large three-legged toad. The man holds giant coinage on some kind of framework and seems to be dancing; he is fat, a symbol of prosperity. The toad is Jin Chan, also Chan Chu, or Zhaocai Chan Chu ("the wealth-beckoning toad"), a mythical creature said to appear during the full moon to deliver tidings of future wealth. Feng Shui insists that this statue, or any of Jin Chan, should not be facing the main door, so keep that in mind when designing around it. Size: 4.4" W x 8.9" H (11.2 cm x 22.6 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private East Coast collection

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Condition
Slight wear to shape, but design is very clear.
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Chinese Qing Dynasty Bronze Three-Legged Toad Jin Chan

Estimate $600 - $900
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Starting Price $300
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