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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A delightful nephrite jade carving of the Chinese money toad or money frog commonly known as Jin Chan (or Chan Chuy) who represents a popular fengshui charm for prosperity. Boasting a natural hue of celadon, the amphibian is depicted with his characteristic 3 legs - 2 front and 1 hind - as he squats atop a lily pad; his face comprised of bulging eyes, delineated nostrils, and a long, serpentine tongue. This mythical creature is said to appear during the full moon, near houses or businesses that will soon receive good news (most of the time, the nature of this good news is understood to be wealth-related). According to feng shui beliefs, Jin Chan helps attract and protect wealth, and guards against bad luck. Because it symbolizes the flow of money, feng shui lore insists that a Jin Chan statue should not be positioned facing the main door and should never be kept in the bathroom, bedroom, dining room, or kitchen. Size: 3.1" L x 3" W x 1.9" H (7.9 cm x 7.6 cm x 4.8 cm)

Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection

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  • Condition: Intact and excellent with good remaining detail. Old collection labels on underside of base.

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