Description
18th Century Chinese Tao Bronze Incense Burner. Chocolate brown color. Figure is Lui Hai standing on the back of his three legged toad on one leg while other raised, holding a gourd in one hand and a coin in the other which is also raised. Both figures have wonderful detailing and facial expressions are very animated. Toad has a grin and coin in its mouth.. Holes in sleeve and mouth of Lui Hai and toad were where smoke came out when burning incense. Lui Hai figure lifts off toad pedestal and incense placed inside body of toad. Stands 24" tall (approx). Very sturdy. Excellent condition.
