Amusing porcelain statue depicting the immortal Liu Hai with his three-legged toad on his lap. Liu Hai is one of the most popular Taoist (Daoist) figures and represents Prosperity and Wealth. The story goes that he became good friends with a three-legged toad which had the fabulous ability to transport its owner to any place in the world. The toad had a love not only for water but also for gold. If it happened to escape down a well, Liu Hai could lure it with a string of gold coins. Auspicious symbols decorate Liu Hai’s clothing and the details of the painting are quite good. The bottom of the statue which dates from the 20th century has an impressed seal mark which we have not yet been able to read. Height 32 cm. Width 21 cm. Depth 13.5 cm.