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Liu Hai, God of Wealth, baiting his toad
approx. 1600-1700
Asian Art Museum
San Francisco, United States
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.
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- Title: Liu Hai, God of Wealth, baiting his toad
- Date Created: approx. 1600-1700
- Location Created: China
- Physical Dimensions: H. 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
- Rights: Public Domain
- Medium: Ivory
- Credit Line: Asian Art Museum, The Avery Brundage Collection, B60S72
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