Jadeite figure, ‘Liu Hai mocking the golden toad’, Qing dynasty

Pale green jadeite with intense emerald-coloured spots. The piece features a vertical carving depicting the immortal Liu Hai in a cheerful and dynamic pose, wearing traditional clothing and holding a three-legged toad above his head. In one of his hands he carries a string of openwork coins, while his feet rest on a rounded container. Qing dynasty (1644–1912).

Size: 7 x 1.3 x 2.8 cm

Weight: 36.3 g