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Liu Hai, God of Wealth, baiting his toad
Liu Hai, God of Wealth, baiting his toad

Liu Hai, God of Wealth, baiting his toad

Place of OriginChina
Dateapprox. 1600-1700
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644)
MaterialsIvory
DimensionsH. 10 3/4 in x W. 5 3/4 in x D. 3 7/8 in, H. 27.3 cm x W. 14.6 cm x D. 8.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60S72
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsSculpture
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明朝玟牙劉海戲砂

HIDDEN MEANING: May you be wealthy!

Here Liu Hai, the God of Wealth, can be seen dancing to the rhythm created by a little demon, who is keeping time with a set of wooden beaters. Liu Hai is also teasing his three-legged toad with a string of cash, which the animal is trying to reach.