Bronze Figure of Liu Hai

Description:

Bronze Figure of Liu Hai, China, Qing dynasty, the Daoist deity of wealth depicted standing on one leg, on top of a three-legged toad, juggling three coins on a chain above his head, some traces of pigment on his chest and clothing, ht. 6 1/2 in.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the acquisition fund of the Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire.
Estimate $700-900

damage and repair to figure's foot on toad's back.


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