China, Late Qing Dynasty, Stoneware incense burner representing the prosperity toad

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Chine, Fin de la dynastie Qing, Brûle-encens en grès représentant le crapaud de prospérité 2

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China / Jiangsu Province
End of the Qing Dynasty (early 20th century)
Stoneware incense burner representing the prosperity toad

Zoomorphic incense burner depicting the three-legged prosperity toad (Jin Chan). Classic representation of the batrachian and companion of Liu Hai depicted with large eyes and adorned with three legs.
In Chinese cosmogony, it is associated with wealth and protects against bad luck.
Stamp under the base.

Red sandstone
18.5 x 7.8 cm
Excellent condition
Private collection

Dimensions :
- Height : 7.8 cm
- Depth : 18.5 cm

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Qing : (1644-1912) Chinese dynasty. The Qing dynasty is a Manchu dynasty ruling the country between 1644 and 1912. It was preceded by the Ming dynasty, the las Han dynasty. Quing dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China. Most famous emperors are Qianlong (1735-1799) and Kangxi (1661-1722).

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