an Animated bamboo carving of Liu Hai Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century

carved in the round, the child Immortal Liu Hai seated on a rock with his left hand raised holding an egg, the other hand held at his chest with a coin, smiling as he gazes down at a three-legged toad, his loose robes holding a double-gourd bottle, the bare legs and feet exposed, the wood of reddish-brown color, wood stand (2)

In good condition with deep patina. Hairline crack to the head. Part of the rock on which he sits with age cracks and areas reinforced with glue.
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The Immortal Liu Hai is worshipped as a god of wealth and is often depicted with the three-legged toad. A Han dynasty historical figure, legend has it that he came upon a Daoist master who asked Liu Hai for ten eggs. The master subsequently stacked the eggs into the form of a pagoda with coins in between. The exchange with the Daoist enlightened Liu Hai and transported him into the Immortal world.