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Jade Toad browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese:Scholar Art: Pre 1950: item # 1152689 Please refer to our stock # 2410 when inquiring.
Abhaya Asian Antiques G/F, North Flat, Lot 965 Peak Road West Cheung Chau, Hong Kong Tel/Fax 852-29847509 Guest Book $220.USD |
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| Fine Hetian nephrite jade animal carving in the form of toad hiding beneath a leaf. In Chinese traditional philosophy this represents that even a humble toad when croaking beneath a leaf will make itself heard, (the leaf amplifying his voice). In context this was meant in terms of after a student passes his exams that he can make his virtues known. Early to mid 20th century the carving incorporates the original natural brown “skin” for the leaf. There is one chip on the leaf above the head noted in enlargement #2. L: 4cm. | ||||||||
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