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This carved wooden figurine depicts a Jin Chan, or the "Money Toad," a popular Feng Shui charm for prosperity. Crafted …
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This carved wooden figurine depicts a Jin Chan, or the "Money Toad," a popular Feng Shui charm for prosperity. Crafted with a deep, reddish-brown patina, the toad is rendered with stylized, bulbous features, including prominent ridges over its obsidian-like inset eyes and a textured, warty skin that gives it a rugged, organic feel. Its most distinctive feature is the wide, smiling maw holding a circular wooden coin, symbolizing the beckoning of wealth. Interestingly, a view of the underside reveals that this is a three-legged toad, a mythical detail traditional to the Jin Chan, with the single rear leg tucked beneath its heavy, rounded body. The craftsmanship balances traditional symbolism with a playful, almost mischievous expression, making it both a cultural artifact and a charming decorative piece.
Dimensions: w5" x d5" x h4"
Origin: China
Material: Boxwood
Condition: hand made, rustic finish.
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- Dimensions
- 5ʺW × 5ʺD × 4ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Art Subjects
- Mythology
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Boxwood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Burnt Umber
- Condition Notes
- hand made, rustic finish. hand made, rustic finish. less
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