Large (3.4kg) Chinese Bronze Money Toad Statue, C1890

Large Antique late 19th century Chinese bronze statue of a toad sitting on a pile of coins, c 1890. In Chinese mythology Jin Chan, translated as 'wealth beckoning toad' is said to appear during the full moon near businesses and homes that will receive good news, often wealth related, and represents a popular feng shui charm for prosperity. This is a heavy (3.4kg), good quality casting with fine detail to the coins, features, skin of the frog etc. The toad has red glass or bead eyes. It has aged well with good colour/patina and overall condition is good with small areas of Verdigris. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like to view the item.

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Size: 17cm tall x 19cm wide x 18cm deep, weight 3.4kg.

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Date of manufacture : 19th Century