Yixing: Zisha Three Legged Toad with Gold Coins

The three legged toad is a popular icon in Chinese culture. It is a symbol for wealth.  It originated from the story of Liu Hai, a Daoist Immortal who has a pet toad with three legs.  The toad has a penchant of running off.  To call it back, Lui Hai jingled a string of coins, which called to the toad to come back.  The toad here is portrayed with a gold coin in its mouth and a string of gold coins on its back.  The material is zisha clay from Yixxing, and it is hand sculpted by a Yixing artist.  The gold coins done in a buff color clay adds a nice contrast to the dark body of the toad.  Color beads on the toad add interest. Date: contemporary Dimensions: 5 3/4 inches wide x 3 1/2 inched deep x 3 inches high Condition: very good, like new