A WHITE JADE CARVED TOAD, China, Qing dynasty, 18th century

The toad is shown standing on its four webbed feet, its rear left leg slightly extended. The eyes standing curiously on the top of its head looking as though it has spotted its pray. Its bulging chest resting on its two front feet and the skin thick and knobbly with a central sai

following its stance.To the underside careful attention has beet carver to highlight the webbed feet. The stone is of flawless white tone.

Provenance - Acquired in Hong Kong September 1954

                     -A deceased English private collection 1954 - 2019