879875

10.5" Apple Green Jade King Money Toad Cra Frog #879875

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10.5  Apple Green Jade King Money Toad Cra Frog #879875
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This Extremely auspicious King Money Toad/ Crazy Frog statue was carved from a piece of fine grained imperial green jade gemstone more than 100 years ago. The green jade was unearthed recently and polished once again. Proudly sitting on his throne of gold ingots and auspicious coins, the King Chan Chu is a powerful wealth symbol indeed. It is much larger than the normal Money Toads and is sitting on a huge bed of gold ingots and coins. And it's holding a large Fengshui coin in its mouth. There are four large Chinese characters carved on the coin. 招财进宝, which means Money& Treasures Will Be Plentiful.

This mythical creature is said to appear every full moon near homes which the residents will receive good news the very next day. This is usually in the form of wealth or monetary gain. They are called "Chan Chu" in Chinese but is more commonly known as the Money Toad or the Three Legged Toad. In ancient China, these mythical Toads are believed to be the bringer of fortune. Beautiful Green Jade Finish!!!They are traditionally placed next to the Altar of the Earth God. The three-legged money Toad holds a Chinese Coin in its mouth and sits on a pile of gold coins. On the back of the King Chan Chu are 7 diamond dots depicting the Ursa Major (Great North Pole 7 Stars). The seven stars of the Northern Skies are where the study of Chinese Elemental Astrology is based. These same 7 stars coupled with 2 hidden supporting stars in the Northern Skies represent the ...
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:1945</td></tr>


<tr><td>Height:8.2</td></tr>
<tr><td>Depth:6.75</td></tr>
<tr><td>Width:10.5</td></tr>
<tr><td>Weight:16.76</td></tr>
<tr><td>Title:10.5" Apple Green Jade King Money Toad Cra Frog</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Jade</td></tr>
<tr><td>Type:Hand Carved</td></tr>
<tr><td>Location:Canton, China</td></tr>
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