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Large Antique Edo/Meiji Period 19C Japanese Porcelain Koro Liu Hai Toad
About the Item
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 robes tied at the waist and left open exposing his chest. He has an animated expression on his face and lovely colored robes.
Liu Hai
God of Wealth Liu Haior Liu Haichan is another Daoist god of wealth often depicted with a string of coins and accompanied with a three legged toad. Various tales are told about him. The magical toad was said to be able to transport him anywhere he wished. He may have been an official during the Jin dynasty and actually an alchemist called Liu Xuanying. China has some large toad statues that are associated with wealth and many people offer coins for good luck.
Three legged Toad Symbol of the unattainable and of money making.
Condition
Overall condition: 2 legs of the taod restuck and 2 with damage. Liu has 1 frit/chip to body. Size 205×200×150 mm Height x Long x Wide
Period
Meiji Periode (1867-1912).
- Dimensions:Height: 0.04 in (1 mm)Diameter: 0.04 in (1 mm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:19th Century
- Condition:Overall Condition: 2 legs of the taod restuck and 2 with damage. Liu has 1 frit/chip to body. Size 205×200×150 mm HeightxLongxWide.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4863222955342
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