| DESCRIPTION: A large, charming Chinese toggle (guajian) fashioned from burl wood in the form of a frog with inlaid eyes crouched to a lily pad. The lily pad is shaped like a large convex button with a loop fashioned on the back for suspension by cord from the belt as a counterweight to some other object such as a tobacco pouch. These beautiful little handmade objects are outstanding examples of Chinese folk art; this one has a rich patina from age and wear, and most likely dates from the 18th to early 19th C., Qing dynasty. DIMENSIONS: 2 7/8” diameter (7.3 cm). Price: $495 Stock #SN77 |
