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Chinese Ivory Toggle of Three-Legged Toad, 18th C. browse these categories for related items... All Items: Chinese: Carvings: Ivory: Pre 1800: item #958579 Please refer to our stock #SN81 when inquiring.
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| DESCRIPTION: A Chinese carved ivory toggle in the form of Chan Chu, the magical three-legged money toad, with his hind leg curled like a tadpole, and circular “warts” lining his back. A toggle such as this would not only have been used as a counterweight for objects hanging from a man’s sash, but also acted as a good luck charm to bring wealth into his life. Strung with a grey agate bead, this toggle has a wonderful aged patina and was obviously handled fondly. The patina and wear would indicate an origin of early 18th C. Qing Dynasty, and could quite possibly be 17th C. DIMENSIONS: 1 7/8” long (4.8 cm). | |||||||||||||
