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China, Late Qing Dynasty, Sandstone Incense Burner Representing The Toad Of Prosperity

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"China, Late Qing Dynasty, Sandstone Incense Burner Representing The Toad Of Prosperity"

China / Jiangsu Province
End of the Qing dynasty (early 20th century)
Red sandstone
18.5 x 7.8cm
Excellent condition
Private collection

Chinese incense burner depicting the three-legged prosperity toad (Jin Chan). Classic representation of the batrachian and companion of Liu Hai figured with large eyes and decked out with three legs. In Chinese cosmogony, it is associated with wealth and protects against bad luck.
Stamp under the base.