VERY RARE WHITE JADE CARVING OF THE IMMORTAL LIU HAI Qianlong Period
Resting on and beating a large drum, which calls to the immortal three-legged toad. Capturing the toad awards the captor with immortality and the ability to transcend time and space. Highlighted by brown and russet skin areas. A rare form as indicated by the ruyi and coin at his shoulder. Length 1.8".
From the Troubetzkoy Foundation Collection, #G8508/21.
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