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19th Century Oriental Wooden Toad Opium Incense Secret Box

About the Item

An unusual 19th century oriental wooden toad. The carved amphibian crouching on a red wooden base, its body encrusted with warts the odd one is missing , a small red carved amphibian at its mouth. The toad has a cavity in its back with sliding lid, a small square socket in the back of the neck, possibly an opium container or incense holder. From the collection of David & Sarah Battie 24cm in length 15cm in width 11cm in height
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 4.34 in (11 cm)Width: 9.45 in (24 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Softwood,Hand-Carved
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Lowestoft, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4612137550862
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