R8773
£5,800
Description
A Chinese jade standing model of Liu Hai holding a long string of cash and a broom with his three legged toad perched on his shoulder and holding a coin in his other hand, finely carved with detailed work, the stone of pale celadon tone.
5.7cm high without wood stand.
Qianlong/Jiaqing, circa 1800.
Condition
Available on request.
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