Incense burner with a cover — moon frog toad. Cast in bronze studded with copper. Popular motif in Chinese geomancy — symbol of a three-legged frog toad bringing money wealth. 19th century, Burma Myanmar. Burmese art; ceremonial vessel; incense burner. Motifs: frogs, coins, tiger; symbols of wealth and luck. Height 20.0 cm; width 32.0 cm; depth 21.0 cm., A metallic sculptural object shaped like a squat creature with a rounded body, short legs, and a wide mouth is shown from the front; the surface appears largely brass-colored with areas of darker patina and hints of reddish-brown on the eyes and some worn spots. The creature has stylized facial features including prominent brows, circular eyes set into carved sockets, a small raised nose area with visible nostril openings, and a horizontal mouth opening with a suggestion of teeth. A small ornamental figure sits atop the creature’s head. The legs end in flattened, webbed-looking feet that rest on a pale, neutral background that transiti...
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Incense burner with a cover — moon frog toad. Cast in bronze studded with copper. Popular motif in Chinese geomancy — symbol of a three-legged frog toad bringing money wealth. 19th century, Burma Myanmar. Burmese art; ceremonial vessel; incense burner. Motifs: frogs, coins, tiger; symbols of wealth and luck. Height 20.0 cm; width 32.0 cm; depth 21.0 cm., A metallic sculptural object shaped like a squat creature with a rounded body, short legs, and a wide mouth is shown from the front; the surface appears largely brass-colored with areas of darker patina and hints of reddish-brown on the eyes and some worn spots. The creature has stylized facial features including prominent brows, circular eyes set into carved sockets, a small raised nose area with visible nostril openings, and a horizontal mouth opening with a suggestion of teeth. A small ornamental figure sits atop the creature’s head. The legs end in flattened, webbed-looking feet that rest on a pale, neutral background that transitions from light gray at the top to white near the bottom.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A27_308

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Droits gérés

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77.2Mo (776.1Ko) / 50.8cm x 38.1cm / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

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Incense burner cover moon frog toad Cast bronze studded copper Popular motif Chinese geomancy symbol three-legged frog toad bringing money wealth 19th century Burma Myanmar Burmese art ceremonial vessel incense burner Motifs frogs coins tiger symbols wealth luck Height 20.0 cm width 32.0 cm depth 21.0 cm metallic sculptural object shaped squat creature rounded body short legs wide mouth shown front surface largely brass-colored areas darker patina hints reddish-brown eyes worn spots creature stylized facial features prominent brows circular eyes set carved sockets small raised nose area visible nostril openings horizontal mouth opening suggestion teeth small ornamental figure sits atop creature’s head legs flattened webbed-looking feet rest pale neutral background transitions light gray top white near bottom.

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