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Chinese Bronze Censer of Liu Hai, the Daoist god of Prosperity, Standing upon a Three Legged Toad

Ming dynasty, ca: 16th century

Description

Finely modeled- Liu Hai is posed holding a gourd while standing on one foot upon the oversized Toad.  Both symbolic of good fortune and happiness.  Liu Hai forms the lid to the censer.  All finely detailed with crisp features; the figure with pleasant smiling expression. With an lovely uniform patina.
Height: 8 1/4 inches (21 cm.)

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