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Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase, Toad Lily, Blue Pink Platinum
Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase, Toad Lily, Blue Pink Platinum

Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase, Toad Lily, Blue Pink Platinum

Located in Takarazuka, JP

An exceptional large contemporary porcelain vase, hand-painted in blue and pink across an elegantly shaped body set against a dimpled platinum ground.

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21st Century and Contemporary Japanese Ceramics

Materials

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Antique Jean Gille Blanc de Chine Porcelain Rat and Toad Figural Group
Antique Jean Gille Blanc de Chine Porcelain Rat and Toad Figural Group

Antique Jean Gille Blanc de Chine Porcelain Rat and Toad Figural Group

Located in Nottingham, GB

An upright toad and a rearing rat grapple in an animated confrontation across an irregular naturalistic terrace rimmed with curled leaves.

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Antique Late 19th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Edo/Meiji Period 19C Japanese Porcelain Koro Liu Hai Toad
Large Antique Edo/Meiji Period 19C Japanese Porcelain Koro Liu Hai Toad

Large Antique Edo/Meiji Period 19C Japanese Porcelain Koro Liu Hai Toad

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Large, lovely and very nicely handcrafted. An unusual large enameled Koro of Liu Hai seated atop a massive three-legged toad with raised lumps on its skin. The immortal dressed in r...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

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2 Herend Hungary Porcelain Fishnet Enameled Frog Todd the Toad Figurines Pair
2 Herend Hungary Porcelain Fishnet Enameled Frog Todd the Toad Figurines Pair

2 Herend Hungary Porcelain Fishnet Enameled Frog Todd the Toad Figurines Pair

By Herend

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of Herend Hungary fishnet hand painted patterned porcelain frogs or toads in blue and green with gold accents.    

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Mid-20th Century Animal Sculptures

Materials

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Tea bowl Set Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Liu Hai Toad, 17th C
Tea bowl Set Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Liu Hai Toad, 17th C

Tea bowl Set Kosometsuke Antique Chinese Ming Dynasty Liu Hai Toad, 17th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

The scene depict Liu Hai and the Toad. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Region of Origin: China Period: 17th century Ming & Transitional (1368 - 1664) Age: Pre-...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

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19th C. French Terracotta Toad
19th C. French Terracotta Toad

19th C. French Terracotta Toad

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H 8 in W 13 in D 11 in

19th C. French Terracotta Toad

Located in Queens, NY

Porcelain toad figure featuring a naturalistic sculptural technique and contrasting fantastical turquoise coloration.

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Antique 19th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Paint, Porcelain

Two White Toad Form Porcelain Planters
Two White Toad Form Porcelain Planters

Two White Toad Form Porcelain Planters

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H 5.75 in W 7.25 in D 8.5 in

Two White Toad Form Porcelain Planters

Located in Hudson, NY

Two white toad form planters, hobnail like texture, each with bulging black eyes. Smaller one marked Japan, no markings on the larger one. The rage in the 1960s and 1970s, particular...

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Vintage 1960s Japanese Chinoiserie Planters and Jardinieres

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"The Ox and Toad Fable, " Chelsea Raised Anchor Octagonal Saucer
"The Ox and Toad Fable, " Chelsea Raised Anchor Octagonal Saucer

"The Ox and Toad Fable, " Chelsea Raised Anchor Octagonal Saucer

By Chelsea Porcelain

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A very fine Chelsea raised anchor octagonal Saucer of small size, painted in polychrome enamels with the fable of "The Ox and the Toad" by J H O'Neale. Unmarked c1753 - 54

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Platters and Serveware

20th Century Oriental Toad as Lamp
20th Century Oriental Toad as Lamp

20th Century Oriental Toad as Lamp

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H 16.75 in W 6.5 in D 7.5 in

20th Century Oriental Toad as Lamp

Located in Atlanta, GA

20th century oriental toad as lamp.

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20th Century Unknown Table Lamps

Materials

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Porcelain Toads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of porcelain toads for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, polyester and ceramic, all porcelain toads available were constructed with great care. We have 4 antique and vintage porcelain toads in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Porcelain toads have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Porcelain toads made by modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Porcelain toads have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Piero Fornasetti are consistently popular.

How Much are Porcelain Toads?

Porcelain toads can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $122, while the lowest priced sells for $122 and the highest can go for as much as $6,850.